| Classification | First Growth |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Margaux |
| Owned By | Corinne Mentzelopolous |
| Operated By | Paul Pontallier |
| Annual production | 12,500 – 13,500 cases |
| Typical blend | 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 1.5% Cabernet Franc, 1.5% Petit Verdot |
| Status | Investment-grade |
| Second Wine | Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux investment-grade in the best vintages’ |
| About | The epitome of the Margaux style, this is the most elegant of all the First Growths, owned and run by a sophisticated, astute and charming team. |
| Vintage | Critic | Score | First Liv-ex Price Listed (£) | Highest Price Listed (£) | Lowest Price Listed (£) | Drinking window |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | J Suckling | 94 – 95 | 2,253 | 3,580 | 2,236 | – |
| 2013 | R Parker | 88 – 90 | 2,157 | 3,450 | 1,851 | 2014 – 2026 |
| 2012 | R Parker | 95 | 2,487 | 3,546 | 2,334 | 2023 – 2040 |
| 2011 | R Parker | 93 | 3,798 | 3,800 | 2,560 | – |
| 2010 | R Parker | 99 | 7,962 | 7,962 | 4,869 | 2013 – 2053 |
| 2009 | R Parker | 99 | 8,201 | 8,950 | 5,050 | 2012 – 2047 |
| 2008 | R Parker | 94 | 1,798 | 5,590 | 1,798 | 2011 – 2041 |
| 2007 | R Parker | 92 | 2,500 | 3,800 | 2,088 | 2010 – 2025 |
| 2006 | R Parker | 94- | 3,200 | 4,257 | 2,600 | – |
| 2005 | R Parker | 98+ | 4,500 | 9,200 | 4,456 | 2020 – 2050 |
Source: Liv-ex – Market price at 02.10.17
| Denotes wines inside drinking window. |
The Liv-ex Market Price: The prices quoted above are the Liv-ex published Market Price at the date noted. This is based on the cheapest 6 and 12-pack prices advertised by leading merchants in the EU.