Chateau Margaux – 1996

  • Ready 2012 - 2036
  •  96/100
  •  France > Bordeaux > Médoc > Margaux

Wine Information

Region

France > Bordeaux > Médoc > Margaux

Producer

Chateau Margaux

Type

Red

Grape

Bordeaux Red Blend

Advice

Ready

Vineyard

Producer

Chateau Margaux

Appellation

Margaux

Designation

Classification

Cuvee Bottling


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Tasting notes

Vinous
Tasted: 26/09/2023
Drink: 2023-2030
Author: Neal Martin


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Robert Parker
Tasted: 28/09/2017
Drink: 2016-2050


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JancisRobinson.com
Tasted: 17/02/2011
Drink: 2006-2020


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Profile

Area under vines: 87 hectares
Soils: clay-limestone and gravel
Average age of the vines: 30 years
Planting density: 10 000 vines/ha
Production: 150,000 bottles a year
Ageing: 18 to 24 months in new oak barrels
Grape varieties:
  • Cabernet Sauvignon 75%
  • Merlot 20%
  • Petit Verdot 3%
  • Cabernet Franc 2%

Second wine: Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux
  • Average Annual Production: 200,000 Bottles
  • Ageing: 6 to 8 months in new oak barrels
  • Grape varieties:
    • Cabernet Sauvignon 52%
    • Merlot 38%
    • Cabernet Franc 10%

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Contact details

Name

Chateau Margaux

Address

Chateau Margaux, Margaux, Medoc, France

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Chateau Margaux, Margaux, Medoc, France
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Trade Summary (Bids and Offers)

Case size Tax status bid offer Recent
12x75cl IB £ 6,100
(kr 84,982)
6x75cl DP £ 1,700
(kr 23,683)
6x75cl IB £ 3,025
(kr 42,141)

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