1959 Château Margaux is universally celebrated as the "last great vintage of a bygone era". It marks the final legendary First Growth Bordeaux produced by the estate before the arrival of modern temperature-controlled winemaking technology in the 1961 vintage.

The Heat Wave of the CenturyBefore harvesting even commenced, the 1959 growing season was heralded across France as the "vintage of the century" due to an exceptionally hot and dry summer.

Tasting Profile & Character

The Style: Rich, medium-to-full-bodied, and highly perfumed. While it possesses slightly less depth and raw power than the monolithic 1961 vintage, it compensates with an incredibly expressive bouquet.

Current Status & Market Value

Drink Now: Now nearly 70 years old, this historic wine is at the absolute peak of its maturity. Wine critics like Jeff Leve of The Wine Cellar Insider note that it should be enjoyed immediately, as further aging will not improve it. Larger format magnums continue to show a bit more youthful freshness