The impressive buildings of Château Margaux are a worthy preamble to the property's majestic wines. The estate has been growing grapes for centuries, but only in such fancy surroundings since the 19th century. Wine quality went up and down until 1978 when the estate came into the hands of André Mentzelopoulos. Since then it has soared thanks to lavish investment in the winemaking facilities and vineyards. Now André's daughter, Corinne, is in charge of an estate that is considered by many to be the epitome of Bordeaux. "If any red Bordeaux could be said to encapsulate everything that makes this region unique in the wine world it would have to be Margaux" (Andrew Jefford). Appointing Paul Pontallier as head of production was a masterstroke.