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Wine Description
The Story
Since the 17th Century, the first wine of Château Margaux has been recognised as being one of the greatest wines in the entire world. It owes its unique qualities to the genius of its terroir as well as to the passionate work of a succession of generations. It’s a remarkable wine that comes from a combination of characteristics that are only rarely found: finesse, elegance, complexity, density, intensity, length and freshness. Although its tan...
Wine Information
1864 was the first quite large crop after the devastation caused by powdery mildew, which appeared in 1852 and was brought under control as from 1860, thanks to sulphur sprays. This vintage enjoyed an excellent reputation; the wines were both powerful and mellow, much more attractive than the great majority of wines of that era.
Weather
The picking began on 17th September and finished on 1st October. During this time it rained seven days.
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Average Bottle Price
| 2014 | 2010 | 2005 | 2000 | 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 267€ +8.2% | 5 790€ +37.5% | 4 211€ +101.7% | 2 088€ +166.3% | 784€ |
This data comes from the FINE Auction Index, a composite of average prices for wines sold at commercial auctions in 20 countries. The average prices from each year have been collected since 1990. This chart plots the index value of the average price of the wines.