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A brief history of Château Margaux
People in the XII century referred to Margaux as “La Mothe de Margaux” (the Margaux mound).
The old name didn’t happen by chance.
In a flat region like the Médoc, the slightest “mound” easily stood out.
This is because sloping land that ensures good drainage always produces the greatest wines.
In 1152, England advanced into Aquitaine and continued until 1453.
Thus, this new market benefited Bordeaux wines.
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 planted 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.
1971 wine gift – Château Margaux 1971
The 1971 growing season was affected by very serious “coulure” in the Merlot vines.
This is when bad weather prevents the flower from setting into fruit.
July and August were very hot and dry, but September was rainy, which did not stop this small crop from reaching a good ripeness level.
The picking began 1st October 1971.
Château Margaux 1971 is a complete wine, well-balanced, particularly fine and subtle, but lacking power and length.
The finish is soft and tender but is starting to show a little dryness.
It should be enjoyed now.
You can find this 1971 wine gift at award-winning Arden Fine Wines in London.
