Château Marquis de Terme

Marquis de Terme, a Fourth Growth estate in Margaux, is organically farmed and produces what wine critic Jancis Robinson describes as "rather good wine." Its reputation dates back to 1787 when Thomas Jefferson named it one of his favorite Bordeaux during his visit to the château. The estate was originally part of the vast Rauzan holdings and became Marquis de Terme after it was gifted as a wedding dowry to the Marquis, who lent his name to the property. The original Rauzan estate also led to the creation of Rauzan-Gassies, Rauzan-Ségla, and Desmirail.

In 1935, Pierre Sénéclauze acquired Marquis de Terme, and today, his three sons manage the estate. They have completely modernized the facilities and opened a restaurant in 2018, with chef Nicolas Lascombes at the helm. The estate covers 40 hectares, with its best vines located near Rauzan-Ségla, to the west of Margaux itself. In the winery, part of the wine is aged in concrete eggs, called Nomblots, which impart a distinct mineral character and were first introduced by Michel Chapoutier in the Rhône.