Bordeaux · Sub-regions
Margaux
The largest communal appellation of the Médoc — and the most feminine: Margaux stands for perfume, silk and finesse rather than sheer power. Violets, red berries, the finest tannins. Château Margaux and Château Palmer have defined elegance here for generations.
Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Most Famous Site
Château Margaux
Vineyard Area
1.500 ha
TERROIR PROFILE · Bordeaux
Margaux Finesse terroir on lean gravel
Margaux: the Médoc's perfume — violets and silk instead of pure muscle.
SOILS
Gravel / Sandlight, approachable
Gravel and sand drain heavily — vines struggle for water, wines turn fine, light and elegant.
Limestoneprecise, mineral
Limestone delivers tension, structure and a cooler, more mineral character.
CLIMATE · Maritime
The Médoc's mildest climate — thin gravels warm early, harvest starts before the northern neighbours.
TOPOGRAPHY · gentle
The Médoc's flattest, stoniest croupes — poor soil, small berries, great perfume.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Sauvignon Blanc
WhiteCabernet Sauvignon
RedMerlot
RedCabernet Franc
RedPetit Verdot
RedRegion aroma cloud
Bordeaux overview
This sub-region is part of Bordeaux. The map shows all 23 sub-regions — Margaux is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
The thinnest, stoniest gravels of the Médoc — poor, lean, warming early; they force small berries with highly aromatic skins
Top sites & producers
5 sitesThe most important classified single vineyards in the region. Classification per VDP (German Prädikat Wine Estates Association) and traditional vineyard registers.
By place (5)
Margaux5 entries
Sources: VDP, state vineyard registers, Wikipedia vineyard articles, traditional vineyard literature.
Top profiles
24 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list below
Château Margaux
Margaux · Margaux
Cabernet Sauvignon ~75%, Merlot ~20%, Petit Verdot & Cabernet Franc
Château Palmer
Margaux · Margaux
Merlot ~47%, Cabernet Sauvignon ~47%, Petit Verdot ~6%
Château Rauzan-Ségla
Margaux · Margaux
Cabernet Sauvignon ~62%, Merlot ~36%
Château Rauzan-Gassies
Margaux · Lesparre-Médoc
Château Brane-Cantenac
Margaux · Lesparre-Médoc
Château Durfort-Vivens
Margaux · Lesparre-Médoc
All Wineries
31 resultsChâteau Margaux
Margaux · Margaux
Cabernet Sauvignon ~75%, Merlot ~20%, Petit Verdot & Cabernet Franc
Château Palmer
Margaux · Margaux
Merlot ~47%, Cabernet Sauvignon ~47%, Petit Verdot ~6%
Château Brane-Cantenac
Margaux · Lesparre-Médoc
Château Durfort-Vivens
Margaux · Lesparre-Médoc
Château Lascombes
Margaux · Margaux
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Château Rauzan-Gassies
Margaux · Lesparre-Médoc
Château Rauzan-Ségla
Margaux · Margaux
Cabernet Sauvignon ~62%, Merlot ~36%
Château Boyd Cantenac
Margaux · Lesparre-Médoc
Château Cantenac-Brown
Margaux · Lesparre-Médoc
Château d'Issan
Margaux · Lesparre-Médoc
Château Desmirail
Margaux · Lesparre-Médoc
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Château Ferrière
Margaux · Margaux
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Château Giscours
Margaux · Labarde
Château Kirwan
Margaux · Lesparre-Médoc
Château Malescot Saint-Exupéry
Margaux · Lesparre-Médoc
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Château Marquis d’Alesme -
Margaux · Margaux
Château Marquis de Terme
Margaux · Lesparre-Médoc
Château Pouget
Margaux · Lesparre-Médoc
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19 Feb – Mon, 22 February 2027
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Trade event · Bordeaux
1 May – Sun, 2 May 2027
Portes Ouvertes en Saint-Émilion
Open cellar · Saint-Émilion
Thu, 24 June 2027
Fête de la Fleur
Wine dinner · Bordeaux
Sat, 11 September 2027
Marathon du Médoc
Wine walk · Pauillac
Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties define Margaux?
The key grape varieties in Margaux are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. The best-known vineyard is Château Margaux.
What does the terroir of Margaux taste like?
Soils: The thinnest, stoniest gravels of the Médoc — poor, lean, warming early; they force small berries with highly aromatic skins. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Margaux?
Cellarmap lists 31 wineries in Margaux across roughly 1,500 hectares of vines. Every profile shows location, contact, grape varieties and, where available, vineyards, classification and visitor information.
Which is the most famous vineyard in Margaux?
Château Margaux is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Margaux. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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