CHÂTEAU MARJOSSE
2018 Bordeaux
Grapes | Cab Franc, Merlot, Cab Sauv |
Colour | Red |
Origin | France, Bordeaux |
District | Bordeaux & Bordeaux Supérieur |
Sub-district | Bordeaux |
ABV | 14.5% |
The 2018 Marjosse offers lovely black currant and raspberry aromas, fresh and vibrant in the glass; plum jam and black olive notes emerge with time. The palate is underpinned by fine tannins, good substance and a crisp, cedar-tinged finish that is a pure joy. A must-buy from Pierre Lurton’s home estate. Drinking range: 2020 - 2029 Rating: 90-92 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Nov 2019)
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The 2018 Marjosse shows Pierre Lurton's new focus on elevating quality at his home estate. Rich, deep and beautifully layered in the glass, the 2018 is incredibly appealing. Dark jammy fruit, rose petal, lavender and spice are all kicked up a few notches in this super-delicious red. Production is down to 120,000 from the 200,000 that was once the norm, and that new emphasis on quality really comes through. The blend is 80% Merlot, plus Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and drops of Malbec. Rating: 88-90 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Apr 2019)
Château Marjosse
Pierre Lurton is a true 'Grand Homme' in Bordeaux. Since the age of 23 when he stopped his medical studies and got involved with running the celebrated Clos Fourtet in St Emilion, it was clear he was going to be a serious player. But one wonders if even he thought he would achieve quite so much. He now runs both Chateau Cheval Blanc and Chateau Yquem - not to mention several spin-offs around the globe.
So it is heartening to hear that this star of the elite has found a haven in the far less glamorous 'Entre de Mers' region. Chateau Marjosse is his home and it sits right between his 2 day-jobs, on a line between Sauternes and St. Emilion.
Since he bought the property in 1997 he has updated the winery and replanted many of the plots. Using his understanding of what can make the very best wines in this part of the world. Denser planting, clever canopy management and hand harvesting are all part of the regime here - these Grand Cru ideals are bringing real class to the wines he makes here.
Chateau Marjosse, simply labelled Bordeaux, is a sophisticated and polished claret made with 80% Merlot and 10% of the 2 Cabernets. It is right up there in quality terms with many of the grander and more expensive names of St Emilion - and represents a rare bargain for a wine with such pedigree.
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