{"product_id":"chateau-marjosse-grand-vin-de-bordeaux-2018","title":"Chateau Marjosse Grand Vin de Bordeaux 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Marjosse\u003c\/strong\u003e is the personal estate and \"secret garden\" of \u003cstrong\u003ePierre Lurton\u003c\/strong\u003e, a figure of Bordeaux who is also the Managing Director of the legendary \u003cem\u003eCheval Blanc\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eChâteau d'Yquem\u003c\/em\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e A \u003cstrong\u003eMerlot\u003c\/strong\u003e-dominant style, complemented by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"62\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"82\"\u003eCabernet Franc\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"102\"\u003eMalbec\u003c\/b\u003e. It is designed to be fleshy, charming, and drinkable relatively young, though the 2018 has the stuffing to age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVinification:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEOPLE OF WINE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51640461099290,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/4002\/3578\/files\/34.png?v=1769673888","url":"https:\/\/peopleofwine.sg\/products\/chateau-marjosse-grand-vin-de-bordeaux-2018","provider":"PEOPLE OF WINE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}