The story of Château Margaux is a grand saga that dates back to the 12th century, originally known as "La Mothe de Margaux." While it began as a fortified mound in the flat Médoc landscape, it was the visionary Lestonnac family in the late 1500s who restructured the estate to prioritize viticulture over cereal farming. Over the centuries, the estate’s renown crossed oceans, earning the admiration of historical figures like Thomas Jefferson, who declared it the finest bottle in Bordeaux. After surviving the upheaval of the French Revolution and various ownerships—including the construction of the iconic, Parthenon-inspired villa by the Marquis de la Colonilla—the estate was revitalized in 1977 by André Mentzelopoulos. Today, under the dedicated stewardship of his daughter, Corinne Mentzelopoulos, Château Margaux remains a global symbol of winemaking excellence and historical prestige.