Château Margaux: Effortless Elegance - Milwaukee

For generations, wine lovers have made the pilgrimage to Bordeaux in hopes of experiencing Château Margaux at its source. This autumn, Château Margaux is coming to us!

Waterford is honored to welcome Thomas Burke, Sales & Négociants Ambassador for Château Margaux, who will travel on behalf of the estate to personally present one of the most extraordinary seminars we have ever hosted. Opportunities to taste these wines under the guidance of an official ambassador from Château Margaux are exceptionally rare in the U.S.—and virtually unheard of in Wisconsin. For collectors and lovers of Bordeaux, this is not just another tasting; it is a direct connection to one of the world's most revered wine estates.

There are First Growths, and then there is Château Margaux. Since the historic 1855 Classification, the estate has occupied a place at the very pinnacle of fine wine. Yet its reputation has always rested on something more elusive than prestige alone. While other great wines are celebrated for sheer power, Château Margaux has become the world's enduring symbol of refinement, producing Cabernet Sauvignon of haunting perfume, remarkable longevity, and extraordinary grace from its legendary gravel plateau. Every bottle is crafted with an uncompromising philosophy that greatness is achieved through precision, patience and restraint.

That same pursuit of excellence extends throughout the estate. Pavillon Blanc stands among the world's greatest dry white wines, while Pavillon Rouge has evolved into a second wine of astonishing pedigree—one that many classified growths would envy as their flagship bottling. Together with three vintages of Château Margaux itself, spanning from the beautifully mature 1995 through the monumental 2010, this seminar offers an intimate study of one of Bordeaux's greatest addresses.

Events like this don't simply come to Wisconsin. To spend an evening with Thomas Burke while tasting six extraordinary wines from Château Margaux is a privilege few wine lovers ever experience without boarding a plane for Bordeaux. Whether you are a lifelong collector or have simply dreamed of understanding why Château Margaux is considered one of the greatest wines on earth, this promises to be one of the defining wine events Waterford has ever presented.

Featured wines:

Flight One

• 2017 Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux — $654.99
• 2009 Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux — $469.99
• 2016 Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux — $859.99

Flight Two

• 1995 Château Margaux — $1,619.99
• 2001 Château Margaux — $1,529.99
• 2010 Château Margaux — $1,789.99

All prices listed shown are regular retail. Significant discounts offered on all wines at the tasting. Due to their highly allocated nature, some wines may change without notice.