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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 1983 vintage wine at Arden Fine Wines in London – Château Margaux 1983
The 1983 Margaux turned out to be a triumph from a vintage widely regarded as far from outstanding.
The spectacular success of the Margaux appellation in the 1983 vintage partly remains an enigma, which goes to show how limited our knowledge is about what makes a vintage successful…
It would appear that the stormy rain showers in August were less heavy in Margaux than in other regions around Bordeaux.
By 1983 Corinne Mentzelopoulos was essentially in sole charge, and her appointment of the young Dr Paul Pontallier as general manager and chief winemaker proved an inspired decision.
1983 was Pontallier’s first vintage at Margaux, and this wine’s exceptional quality was probably no coincidence.
Château Margaux 1983 is a very fine wine that certain tasters find better than the 1982 vintage.
We have followed this pair of vintages since the beginning with curiosity and sheer pleasure without ever making a definitive judgement as to their respective qualities.
Over the years, one tasted better than the other and vice-versa…
Today, the 1983 is certainly one of the most classic Château Margaux wine vintages of the last 50 years.
The bouquet has developed well and the wine has become rich, complex and mature.
On the palate, the impression remains of great power, balanced by remarkable freshness.
You can find this great 1983 vintage wine at award-winning Arden Fine Wines in London.
