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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.
Find this 1981 vintage wine at Arden Fine Wines in London – Château Margaux 1981
The four previous years had been late harvests; thus, 1981 was the return to a classic harvesting date.
Moreover, the flowering went quickly and evenly.
In addition, August was very hot and dry.
Subsequently, after a few rain showers in September, the weather was very good for the whole of the harvest, which began on 1st October 1981.
Château Margaux 1981 is a very good vintage, which today has perhaps turned out to be superior to 1978 and 1979.
The nose displays a lot of finesse, distinction, elegance and classicism.
The balance on the palate is perfect and the finish is soft and long.
To be enjoyed now, before the tannins dry out.
You can find this 1981 vintage wine at award-winning Arden Fine Wines in London.
