Vineyards in Margaux AOC

Chateau Margaux ★ 4.9

Premier Cru Classe (1855 classification)Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc80 haFounded 1572Mentzelopoulos familyWinemaker Philippe BascaulesMargaux AOC

Premier Cru Classe Bordeaux at Margaux AOC, estate founded 1572, now owned by the Mentzelopoulos family. Cabernet-dominant blends with 18 to 24 months in new oak barrel ageing.

Tasting: By appointment only, Monday to Friday; closed weekends, August, public holidays and harvest. Tasting for professionals only.

Signature wines: chateau-margaux-grand-vin, pavillon-rouge-du-chateau-margaux, pavillon-blanc-du-chateau-margaux

Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (2016), Wine Advocate 100 (2015)

Chateau Margaux, 33460 Margaux, France Book →

Chateau Palmer ★ 4.8

Troisieme Cru Classe (1855 classification)Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot66 haFounded 1814Sichel and Mahler-Besse familiesWinemaker Thomas DurouxDemeter CertifiedECOCERTMargaux AOC

Margaux third growth frequently outperforming its classification; 66 hectares certified 100% biodynamic since 2017. Thomas Duroux managing director since 2004.

Tasting: Visits by appointment.

Signature wines: chateau-palmer, alter-ego-de-palmer

Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (2009), Wine Advocate 100 (1961)

Chateau Palmer, 33460 Cantenac, France Book →

Dietary in Margaux AOC

Chateau Palmer ★ 4.8

Cabernet Sauvignon, MerlotDemeter CertifiedECOCERTMargaux AOC

Margaux third growth achieving full Demeter biodynamic certification across all 66 hectares in 2017, making it the largest biodynamic classified growth in the Medoc. Thomas Duroux's meticulous conversion includes 100% estate-produced compost, lunar calendar planning and no herbicides since 2008.

Chateau Palmer, 33460 Cantenac, France

Chateau Palmer (Low Sulfite) ★ 4.8

Cabernet Sauvignon, MerlotDemeter CertifiedECOCERTMargaux AOC

Chateau Palmer's biodynamic conversion eliminated sulfur additions at crushing and reduced total sulfite levels significantly. Native yeasts and the biodynamic preparation programme contribute to wine stability without conventional sulfite additions at harvest.

Chateau Palmer, 33460 Cantenac, France

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