The Mentzelopoulos Years at Château Margaux

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Daniel Sogg
Issue: January 31, 2005

An icon of the wine world, Bordeaux first-growth Château Margaux, took center stage in the final tasting of the 2004 California Wine Experience. Estate owner Corinne Mentzelopoulos presented nine wines that spanned 19 years and demonstrated that Margaux has maintained a standard of consistent excellence since Mentzelopoulos' father, André, acquired it in 1977.

For the full article, check out the new issue of Wine Spectator, on newsstands January 31, 2005.

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