Margaux AOC

The vineyards of Margaux in the Bordeaux wine region is world famous for its red wine.

Among the great red wines of the Médoc Margaux is characterized by its particular finesse. The undisputed top represents the dar. according to the place named Château Margaux

For area of Margaux Margaux also include not only the communities of Cantenac, Sous Sans and Labarde and parts of Arsac. A total of approximately 1,100 hectares of crops can be planted. As Cabernet Franc, Carmenere, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot are in Margaux ( as in the whole Bordelais ) Cabernet Sauvignon, admitted. The wines must have a minimum alcohol content of 10.5 ° after fermentation. The income must not exceed 40 hl / ha not exceed.

The appellation is for red wine. The only significant white wine of Margaux is sold as Bordeaux AOC Pavillon Blanc of Château Margaux.

Margaux is also known as a female first name. The eldest granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway, who liked the wine from Margaux, was of this place ( or after this wine? ) Named: Margaux Hemingway.

List of the most famous wineries in Margaux

In addition to Château Margaux there are 20 Cru Classé wineries.

Château Margaux Deuxième crus Château Brane Cantenac - Durfort Château - Vivens Château Lascombes Château Rausan - Ségla Château Rauzan - Gassies troisième crus Château Boyd Cantenac - Château Cantenac -Brown Château Desmirail Château Ferrière Château Giscours Château d' Issan Château Kirwan Malescot Château Saint -Exupéry Château Marquis d' Alesme -Becker Château Palmer Quatrième cru Château Marquis de Terme Château Pouget Château Prieuré Lichine - Cinquièmes crus Château Dauzac Château du Tertre

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