Chateau Marjosse Grand Vin de Bordeaux 2018
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About The Winery
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Château Marjosse is the personal estate and "secret garden" of Pierre Lurton, a figure of Bordeaux who is also the Managing Director of the legendary Cheval Blanc and Château d'Yquem. Located in the Entre-Deux-Mers region, this estate punches far above its weight, offering the winemaking precision of a First Growth at an accessible price. Pierre Lurton has identified a unique vein of exceptional soil here, allowing him to craft a wine that rivals many classified growths. The 2018 vintage was warm and generous, resulting in a wine of great richness that still maintains the elegance favored by its owner.
Terroir: The vineyard sits on exceptional clay-limestone soils, similar to those found in Saint-Émilion. This geology is crucial: the clay holds water during the hot 2018 summer, and the limestone provides a fresh, mineral lift to the wine.
Style: A Merlot-dominant style, complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec. It is designed to be fleshy, charming, and drinkable relatively young, though the 2018 has the stuffing to age.
Vinification: The grapes are vinified plot-by-plot in cement tanks to preserve the purity of the fruit. Extraction is gentle to avoid harshness, and the wine is aged in French oak barrels to add subtle structure.