Chateau Margaux 2025

The 2025 Château Margaux is a magnificent and deeply expressive interpretation of one of Bordeaux’s most legendary terroirs. Combining remarkable concentration with the château’s hallmark perfume, finesse and elegance, the 2025 displays exceptional balance despite yields of only 22 hl/ha—among the lowest at the estate in the last century. Only 37% of the harvest was selected for the Grand Vin. The blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot delivers extraordinary depth, silky texture and freshness, positioning this as one of the outstanding wines of the 2025 vintage.

Tasting Profile

On the nose, expect captivating aromas of blackcurrant, dark berries, blackberry and dark plum, accompanied by beautiful floral notes of violet, lilac and orange blossom, with nuances of graphite, pencil shavings, chocolate, spice and finely integrated oak. The palate is medium to full-bodied, dense and layered, yet remarkably graceful. Creamy, velvety tannins surround a concentrated core of dark fruit, while lively acidity provides freshness and precision. Powerful yet almost weightless in its elegance, the wine finishes exceptionally long, polished and aromatic.

Critic Reviews & Scores

Wine Advocate:
97–100/100 – A deep and authoritative Château Margaux with dark berries, violets, lilac and pencil-shaving nuances. Dense and layered, with concentrated fruit, fine powdery tannins and lively acidity, showing tremendous potential for long-term ageing.

James Suckling:
98–99/100 – Exceptionally textured and luxurious, combining blackcurrant and dark plum with chocolate and orange blossom. Full-bodied, with creamy, rounded tannins and an extraordinarily long, seductive finish.

Jeb Dunnuck:
98–100/100 – A potentially perfect Château Margaux, displaying cassis, blue fruits, spice and beautiful floral freshness. Seamless and graceful on the palate, with velvety polished tannins, tremendous purity, flawless balance and sensational length.

Vinous:
97–99/100 – Dark, layered and exceptionally persistent, with impressive density and balance. Its substantial tannic structure is matched by abundant fruit, suggesting a Château Margaux with decades of evolution ahead.

*En Primeur: Delivery in fall 2028*