Chateau Margaux

Château Margaux is one of Bordeaux’s five legendary First Growths, with a history that can be traced back at least to the 12th century when the site was known as La Mothe de Margaux. Serious viticulture began in the 16th century under the Lestonnac family, and by the 17th century the estate’s wines were already celebrated at the courts of Europe. After periods of decline, a major revival began when Greek businessman André Mentzelopoulos purchased the property in 1977; under his daughter Corinne Mentzelopoulos, Chât…