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1953 vintage red wine – Chateau Margaux 1953 for sale at award-winning Arden Fine Wines in London.
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A brief history of Château Margaux
Margaux was called “La Mothe de Margaux” (the Margaux mound) from the XII century.
The old name didn’t happen by chance.
In a flat region like the Médoc, the slightest “mound” easily stood out.
This is because the greatest wines always emerge from sloping land that ensures good drainage.
In 1152, England advanced into Aquitaine and continued until 1453.
Thus Bordeaux wines benefited from this new market.
In the ten years from 1572 to 1582, Pierre de Lestonnac completely restructured the property.
At the end of the XVII century, Château Margaux occupied 265 hectares.
A third of the estate was planted with vines, which remains the case today.
Then in 1705, the London Gazette advertised the first auction of 230 barrels of “Margose”.
Later, the 1771 vintage became the first “claret” to appear in a Christie’s catalogue.
In 1896, Count Pillet-Will, Margaux’s owner, employed Pierre Moreau to manage the property.
Subsequently, Pierre Moreau’s most important innovation involved bottling the wine at the château, which he adopted in 1924.
This guaranteed authenticity for the buyers.
In 1950, the Ginestet family acquired the whole property.
In 1977, André Mentzelopoulos bought the property.
The Mentzelopoulos family continues to own Margaux.
1953 vintage red wine – Chateau Margaux 1953
August 1953 was very hot and dry; consequently, it decided the privileged fate of this vintage.
In contrast, September 1953 was normal, and it rained a little during the harvest; however, it was too late to affect the quality of the grapes, which were already ripe and concentrated.
Therefore, the picking began on 26th September 1953.
Undoubtedly, 1953 is one of the greatest vintages of Château Margaux.
Moreover, Château Margaux 1953 displays both an incomparable level of finesse and subtlety, as well as a richness that enables it to remain incredibly fresh today.
Furthermore, the bouquet of the Château Margaux 1953 wine approaches perfection.
Specifically, the nose of undergrowth mingles with aromas of flowers, red berry fruit, and leather, resulting in an overall impression of extraordinary delicacy.
On the palate, there is a measured, restrained power that has developed over the years, ultimately giving a supreme smoothness.
Nevertheless, the finish is starting to dry out slightly.
Perhaps we should think about drinking the magnificent Château Margaux 1953…
You can find this 1953 vintage red wine – Château Margaux 1953 – for sale at award-winning Arden Fine Wines in London.
