CHÂTEAU LA GURGUE
2006 Cru Bourgeois Supérieur Margaux
| Colour | Red |
| Origin | France, Bordeaux |
| Sub-district | Haut Médoc |
| Village | Margaux |
| Classification | Cru Bourgeois Supérieur |
| ABV | 14% |
Nicely scented start, fills out into a slightly more hedgrow sort of flavour, mixed with a touch of something like furniture polish. Good weight of fruit and quite a solid Cabernet structure, and a fairly tannic finish. A very good Cru Bourgeois level wine which sets the tone for the success of Margaux in this vintage, especally where there is a high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon. Rating: 86 L&S (Apr 2007)
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Soft and velvety, with plum and mineral character. Full body. Medium finish. A little disjointed now, but shows potential, especially for the vintage. Rating: 89-91 James Suckling, The Wine Spectator (May 2007)
I normally find La Gurge to be an over-performing Margaux, but found little pleasure in the 2006. A rather odd, mushroom-scented nose that lacks vigour whilst the palate is hollow with an astringent finish. I would like to retaste this at some point. Rating: 80 - 82? Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Apr 2007)
Fine, floral and fragrant fruit, very good Cab/Merlot balance and elegant Margaux style with depth as well as charm. 2011-18. Rating: **** www.decanter.com (Apr 2007)
Château La Gurgue
Despite having two former Mayors of Margaux among previous owners, and a location right in the heart of the appellation, Château La Gurgue was not marked by particular greatness until recent times, registering not more than Cru Bourgeois status in the infamous 1855 classification. Now, however, in common ownership with Château Haut Bages Libéral and Château Ferrière and under the benign stewardship of Claire Villars-Lurton, La Gurgue has rightfully assumed position as a property to watch in the always popular appellation of Margaux. 10ha of vineyard, planted with 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot, abut in many places the vineyards of the illustrious Château Margaux.
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