Maison Margaux
Bordeaux royalty hiding in Minneapolis
North Loop · Minneapolis · French · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 8, 2026
Wingman Metrics
First Impression
The wine list at Maison Margaux lands with the same theatrical confidence as the room itself — all gilded brasserie energy upstairs and Paris catacombs brooding below. Flip to the wine section and you're staring at 300-500 bottles anchored by serious Bordeaux and California heavyweights. This is not a list that was assembled by someone ordering off a distributor's default sheet.
Selection Deep Dive
The backbone here is unmistakably Bordeaux and California Cab, and they've done both right. Chateau Margaux, Chateau Latour, and Lynch-Bages represent the Médoc with genuine depth, while the California side brings out the heavy artillery: Opus One, Dominus Estate, Ridge Monte Bello, and Stag's Leap Cask 23 all in one place is rare for a Minneapolis restaurant. Louis Jadot handles the Burgundy flank competently, though the list could push further into Côte de Nuits for a room this ambitious. A Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence since 2024 is the official stamp, but the list earns it on its own merits.
By the Glass
Twenty to thirty-five by-the-glass options is genuinely strong — that's not a token gesture, that's a real program. Prices run $12–$25, which is fair for the caliber of the room and the North Loop market. Jordan Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon appearing by the glass is the kind of move that tells you someone is paying attention to what people actually want to drink.
Jordan Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon — $25
Jordan by the glass is a reliable overperformer — it drinks above its weight class, shows consistently, and getting it here without committing to a full bottle is the smart play for a table that can't agree on red vs. white.
Ridge Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon
Most people at this table are going to default to Opus One or Chateau Margaux for the story. Monte Bello is the nerd pick — one of California's most undersung benchmark Cabs, and it quietly outperforms its fame-to-price ratio every time.
Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus is everywhere, and the markup at a room like this will reflect the brand recognition, not the juice. Nothing wrong with the wine, but in a list this deep, it's the safe choice that costs you the most for the least discovery.
Chateau Lynch-Bages + Seasonal pot-au-feu
Lynch-Bages brings enough Pauillac structure and dark fruit to stand up to a rich, slow-cooked French braise without steamrolling it. This is the kind of pairing that makes you feel like you figured something out.
🔥 The Bottom Line
Maison Margaux is the real deal — a room with theatrical ambition backed by a wine list that actually delivers on the promise, anchored by a sommelier who clearly built this thing with intention. If you're in Minneapolis and serious about Bordeaux or California Cab, you come here.
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