Sign up for our Newsletter + Exclusive Offers| TRENDING LOCATION, TERROIR, APPELLATION, PRODUCTION… The Estate totals 262 hectares of which a third of this is under vine. Out of the 80 hectares planted, 75% is Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Another 12 hectares are used to cultivate Sauvignon Blanc to make the much celebrated dry white Pavillon Blanc (100% Sauvignon Blanc) with an average annual production of 33,000 bottles. The Estate’s Grand Vin (Chateau Margaux) has an average annual production of 150,000 bottles although this can vary dramatically from vintage to vintage.
PAST, HISTORY, IN THE CORRIDORS OF TIME… Chateau Margaux has been occupied at least since the 12th century. The Lestonnac family was the first family to plant vines and made a valuable alliance with the Pontac family of Chateau Haut-Brion in 1654, which became crucial to the inclusion of Chateau Margaux among the four first growths in the 1885 classification. In 1787, Thomas Jefferson made note of Chateau Margaux as one of the four top vineyards of the highest quality in the Medoc. After the French Revolution the Chateau was completely rebuilt by Louis Combe on the orders of Douat family (the then owners of the property). In more recent times, the Estate was bought by the French grocery and finance group Felix Potin headed up by the Greek businessman Andre Mentzelopoulos who along with his wife Laura Mentzelopoulos (following her husband’s death in 1980) went on to transform the vineyards, having a dramatic effect on the wines quality. The exceptional vintage of 1978 and 1979 was the turning point of the Estate. In 2003 Corinne Mentzelopoulos (daughter of Laura) bought the totality of the Estate and became the sole shareholder of Chateau Margaux.
PLACE, REPUTATION… The Chateau Margaux estate is the one of four original First Growths under the classification of 1855. Top recent vintages of the Estate are 1996, 1990, 2015, 2010, 2009, 2000, 2016, 2005. |
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WHAT ARE 'MARKETPLACE' WINES?
The majority of the wines we list are sourced from the market. This includes direct from growers, exclusive distributors and agents and European Trade stockholders.
The typical lead time for consolidation, shippinng and arrival into our cellars from confirmed order is approximately 6 to 8 weeks.
Once we have received your wines, we will deliver to your chosen UK or International address or transfer to your chosen storage account.
WHAT ARE 'IMMEDIATE' WINES?
These are immediately available wines held in our temperature-controlled cellars at London City Bond.
All of the wines have been rigorously checked by our warehouse staff and condition reports, including photographs, are available on request.
Next day delivery is available to all London addresses and for other UK addresses delivery is typically within one week. International delivery is also available.
EN PRIMEUR WINES
The 'ORDER' status means that these wines are now available for you to buy. Collection of your wines is arranged once they have been bottled and released by the producers. Lead times for bottling can vary between 6-24 months, or sometimes even longer depending on the wine. On arrival your wines are landed into your own bonded storage account, or delivered to your instructions at current rates. We highly recommend storage in our fully insured, climate controlled and secure bonded facility, where your wines can mature quietly and undisturbed until they reach their drinking window, or from where they can be sold at the click of a mouse.
The '+ALERT ME' status signifies that these wines are likely to become available soon or that we have currently sold out and are actively seeking more via our extensive network. By clicking Alert Me, you will be informed via email as soon as it becomes available.
Please note that delivery to UK and EU addresses attract duty and VAT, which can only be invoiced at the time of delivery.
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HOW ARE YOUR PRICES CALCULATED?
We actively track thousands of prices across Europe every day, immediately reacting to any price movement and enabling us to list thousands of wines at very competitive prices. Our prices 'float' with the market, and if the market for any wine moves, then our prices will reflect that.
EN PRIMEUR PRICES
En Primeur prices are quoted ‘in bond’, i.e. without duty or VAT, but do include transport to our world-class bonded storage facility at London City Bond in Tilbury.
Collection of your wines is arranged once they have been bottled and released by the producers. Lead times for bottling can vary between 6-24 months, or sometimes even longer depending on the wine.
On arrival your wines are landed into your own bonded storage account, or delivered to your instructions at current rates. We highly recommend storage in our fully insured, climate controlled and secure bonded facility, where your wines can mature quietly and undisturbed until they reach their drinking window, or from where they can be sold at the click of a mouse.
Please note that delivery to UK and EU addresses attract duty and VAT, which can only be invoiced at the time of delivery.
If you require any further information, please email our Customer Services Team who will be happy to assist.
This wine has been flagged as less than 'perfect condition' (taking into consideration its age). The relevant indicators can include: lower content level, bin-soiled label, damaged cap etc. As a result, this is available at a discounted market price.
Please contact us to request condition reports and photos.
UK duty on this item has already been paid.
For UK and EU clients this means that VAT will still need to be paid at the prevailing rate. This does not affect non-EU export orders.
What Are ‘En Primeur’ Wines?
‘En primeur’ wines, or wine ‘futures’ are those that are bought before the wine has been bottled and are still in the barrel. They are bought in bond – i.e. excluding duty and VAT. For many wines, buying ‘en primeur’ allows you to buy at a better price than buying after the wine has been bottled and shipped. The wine typically arrives in the UK one to three years after the harvest, therefore up to two years after you have made your purchase.
FINE+RARE offers UK home delivery through our logistics partner London City Bond, with next day deliveries available for Central London addresses.
We deliver Monday to Friday; charges are £ 16 + VAT for up to 10 cases (12x75cl or equivalent) for most UK postcodes.
For delivery charges to Highlands, Islands and outlying areas, please contact our
Customer Service Team.
For deliveries into Hong Kong and Singapore, we offer a dedicated air and sea service.
For more details regarding delivery to Hong Kong, Singapore and all other destinations, please view our
International Delivery information page.
Spirits cannot travel on our services to Hong Kong, Singapore or Macau and require separate shipments. Please contact our
Customer Service Team for further information.
Our storage costs are highly competitive. We will happily accept cases or single bottles, charging pro-rata based on the number of bottles and length of storage period.
Unlike many other wine companies, our service includes storage of duty paid wines as well as in bond from any reputable source, not just those bought through FINE+RARE.
Please visit our F+R Storage information page for more details.
FINE+RARE can arrange delivery of your wines to your personal fine wine storage account:
Deliveries within London City Bond or to a Vinotheque storage account are charged at £ 8 + VAT for up to 10 cases (12x75cl or equivalent).
Deliveries to all other storage providers are charged at £ 16 + VAT for up to 10 cases (12x75cl or equivalent).
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Graphs indicate market price trends as calculated by FINE+RARE’s internal market making system and are for guidance only. E&OE.
Chart showing (to 06/11/2019) market price for 12x75cl standard case:
| Margaux 2003 | +£2,694.00 (+117.39%) | Latest price: £4,989.00 |
Average Score 98.0