Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Margaux

I was surprised, that there is no wine growing south of Margaux. The region is flat and sandy. A heathland with pine forests. North of Arsac are some large ponds.

Margaux was - disappointing. I had the impression the place just exists to host the "oenotourists" (later I heard somebody calling them "winos"). There are many prestigious "chateaus" - and expensive restaurants. No places you would enter with dried mud on your shoes. So I had a meal in the "Margaux Snack'in" and then continued, passing this nice garage. margauxsnackin.com/

Approaching Margaux, I crossed through vinyards. The Médoc is known for most prestigious and expensive French red wines. I do prefer an affordable "Côtes de Blaye" from the eastern side of the Gironde, but I I have to admit, I never ever tasted Crus du Médoc (Pauillac, Margaux, Saint-Julien..). I just can´t afford to spend a week´s budget for a bottle of wine.

The track had turned inland. Obviously some "pelerins" had gone astray here, so that a friendly person had created this helpful sign. Together with the "Coquille Saint-Jacques" the "château d'eau" looks a bit like a crippled octopus.