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by Nicholas Faith The result of a delicate combination of sunlight, rich soil, and careful cultivation, the wine of Chateau Margaux is considered by many to be the epitome of balance and subtlety. Founded in the Middle Ages, this domain has always been regarded as one of exceptional quality, earning its place among the five Premiers Grands Crus Classes of the Médoc and Graves region. Throughout the centuries, passionate, men and women have upheld Chateau Margaux's reputation-from the Lestonnacs, the chateau's founders, to the current proprietor, Corinne Mentzelopoulos. The Margaux estate boasts a twofold genius: purveyor of one of the world's most reputed Wines, it is also an architectural masterpiece. Designed by Louis Combes at the beginning of the nineteenth century, the "Versailles of the Médoc" is a magnificent residence, bathing in the soft light of the region and presiding majestically over the idyllic landscape that surrounds it. This volume .presents a veritable homage to the estate, the people, and the wines of Chateau Margaux that today enjoy international acclaim. ED: Flammarion (10/2005), 24x28 cm, 159 pages, relié, ISBN: 2080304984