Château Margaux

Bordeaux’s famous Château Grand Cru has a fascinating history at the heart of the region’s vineyards. La Motte-de-Margaux is a 12th-century territory that takes its name from the very low altitude that dominates the Médoc plain. In 1572, the Lestnac family rebuilt the manor in its current form. By the end of the 17th century, it had grown to 265 hectares, as it is today. The disease devastated the Bordeaux vineyards at the end of the 19th century. But the 1893 harvest marked the Château’s revival with exceptional yields. However, in 1977, André Mentzelopoulos the Greek decided to buy the land. Under his leadership and that of his daughter Corinne, the excellence of the wine industry continues. Corinne Mentzelopoulos’ father renovated the château and invested heavily in modern winemaking techniques. On André’s death in 1980, his daughter took over the management of the château and vigorously pursued the development policy initiated by her father.