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1993 Château Margaux
- Vintage: 1993
- Bottle Size: 0,75l
- Filling level: in - into neck
- Label Condition: bin soiled
- Source: private collection
- Alcohol percentage: 12,5% vol.
- Points: 90 Wine Spectator
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Origin:
Bordeaux
Margaux
France
Left Bank
Château Margaux
The exceptionally beautiful and majestic château can be considered the undisputed flagbearer of the eponymous AC Margaux. Even Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, highlighted the estate during his visit to France in 1787 as one of “the four best.”
On approximately 80 hectares of vineyards, 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot are grown. The estate, which is owned by Corinne Mentzelopoulos and was managed by Paul Pontallier until 2015, is one of the five world-renowned and highly sought-after Premier Crus.
Recently, the new building designed by renowned British architect Norman Foster made waves: it houses a laboratory, where a long-term experiment with aluminum capsules is underway, designed to last 20 years. A significant portion of the vineyards is farmed organically, and the estate’s cooperage produces between 250 and 275 barrels annually, which are consistently destroyed after three years of use to prevent fraud and image damage.
Bordeaux
When the Romans thought of what is now Bordeaux, they described it as “lying by the water” and named the region “Aquitaine” accordingly. Its capital and port city shares the same name as the world-renowned 100,000-hectare wine-growing region: Bordeaux, or in French, Bordelais.
Along and in front of the Gironde, which is fed by the Dordogne and Garonne rivers, lie the world-famous wine regions of Médoc, Haut-Médoc, Graves, and on the right bank, the villages of St. Émilion and Pomerol. Our passion for the fine wines of the Bordelais has been unwavering for many years. We have been collecting these wines for over 20 years, regularly acquiring private cellars from enthusiasts, and focusing on what we consider the great vintages (including 1982, 1985, 1986, 1989, 1990, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2005, 2009, 2010, and several others) and the top winemakers. Wines that do not meet our taste simply do not make it into our selection.
For any wine lover, thinking of Bordeaux inevitably brings Cabernet Sauvignon to mind. But why does this grape thrive so exceptionally well there? The climate on the Médoc peninsula, located to the left of the Gironde, is the mildest in all of Bordeaux, making it the ideal region for producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon-based blends. This variety requires precisely these conditions to reach full ripeness with consistent success. Pine forests protect the vineyards from strong Atlantic winds while also moderating summer temperatures.
Given the high rainfall near the sea, the typical Château mitigates risk by cultivating at least three grape varieties: alongside Cabernet Sauvignon, the blends typically include Merlot and Cabernet Franc, and sometimes the later-ripening Petit Verdot and Malbec. Voilà! The dominant grape variety depends on the riverbank: Cabernet Sauvignon dominates on the Left Bank, while Merlot prevails on the Right Bank. Of course, there are exceptions, but this is the fundamental distinction between the two most famous riverbanks in the wine world.
