Margaux, a names of amiliar that it has become a forename is one of the most prestigious wine appellations in the Médoc. Extending over five communes, it is actually unique in the Médoc in that it is the only one to produce such a vast spectrum of wines, each displaying a different expression from one château to another.
More over, Margaux wines tend to be described as the "most " feminine" of the Médoc wines, which is a way of stressing their finesse, suppleness and fruity, elegant aromas.
The relatively poor terroir imparts tannins which give them great ageing potential.