(Decanter) - The late Apple co-founder might have found a kindred spirit in a Bordeaux garage, writes Jane Anson in her latest column.

Its soft honeyed stone used to be hidden behind a thick bank of trees as you drove into Margaux village north of Bordeaux.

Today, Château Marojallia stands out like a siren sounding the arrival to this monied, upscale hamlet. Its graveled courtyard discreetly welcomes visitors, with neat rows of vines looking like every other established member of the Margaux family.

A garage wine revolution

Hard to remember that 17 years ago this place was the centre of a revolution; one that started in 1999, when the property exchanged hands from a 74-year old retired vigneron called Roger Rex to Philippe Porcheron, a man who had made his money in construction and was already owner of Château Bouqueyran in Moulis.

The property, next to Chateau Durfort Vivens, opposite Château Margaux, had been once owned by Bernard Ginestet – former owner of Chateau Margaux and longtime mayor of the village.