Chateau Margaux is First Growth Bordeaux and a gold standard for the appellation's wines, and it has a long history of outstanding quality. Thomas Jefferson called it his favorite wine.

Lynch-Bages began with a 17th century love story. An Irishman fell in love with Bordeaux wines and a woman who lived in the village. Together they established the renowned Pauillac estate.

Founder David Swift Phinney owns vineyards in both northern California and the South of France. He produces a number of blends with distinctive labels, including The Prisoner and Machete.