1940

Grand Vin du Château Margaux

1940
How was it possible to focus on grapes during the summer of 1940? This wine got lost among events without leaving a memory other than that of a defeat.

Margaux

Climate

Few wine-growing memories remain from this terrible year. The natural conditions do not appear to have been really disadvantageous, but the follies of mankind broke loose at this time to make it a very difficult year.