Chateau Margaux - Margaux 1er Grand Cru Classe Red 2008 (Ex-Chateau)
Red
2008
Bordeaux
Margaux
Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Notes & Ratings
Grape
87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 1.5% Cabernet Franc, 1.5% Petit Verdot.
Tasting notes
The nose is fruity, elegant, and expressive, revealing layers of blackberry, blackberry cream, and cassis, with subtle hints of mocha, undergrowth, truffle, and a delicate touch of clove, lifted by toasted and gently spiced nuances. On the palate, it is juicy, rounded, and refined, offering finesse, supple texture, and a fresh acidity focused on red fruits. Flavours of blackberry cream, ripe gariguette strawberry, and hints of plum and blueberry intertwine with discreet notes of licorice, chocolate, and caramelized oak, leading to a long, persistent finish.
Expert Ratings
Wine Advocate Robert Parker 93/100
More About The Winery
Among the most legendary names in Bordeaux, Château Margaux is a Premier Grand Cru Classé of 1855 and a cornerstone of the Médoc’s Left Bank reputation. Established on the same land it occupies since the 17th century, the estate spans 262 hectares, with around 80 hectares under vine, dedicated to crafting some of the world’s most exquisite wines.
The vineyards are planted predominantly with Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc, on soils of deep gravel and clay-limestone. This unique terroir yields wines of finesse, sensuality, and complexity, renowned for their aromas of violet, rose, and black berries, layered with impeccable structure and length.
In 1977, the estate entered a new era under André Mentzelopoulos, whose vision and investment restored Margaux’s brilliance. His daughter, Corinne Mentzelopoulos, has since carried forward his legacy, elevating Château Margaux to even greater international acclaim.
The Grand Vin is considered one of the most elegant and age-worthy wines in the world, defined by refined tannins, purity of fruit, and shocking length, while the second wine, Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux, and the white, Pavillon Blanc, showcase the estate’s pedigree with earlier accessibility.