CHÂTEAU LA GURGUE
2020 Cru Bourgeois Supérieur Margaux
| Colour | Red |
| Origin | France, Bordeaux |
| Sub-district | Haut Médoc |
| Village | Margaux |
| Classification | Cru Bourgeois Supérieur |
| ABV | 13% |
The 2020 La Gurgue is sumptuous and racy in the glass. Inky dark fruit, grilled herbs, lavender and espresso infuse this deep, layered Margaux with tons of character. Low yields produced a La Gurgue of uncommon depth. A healthy dollop of Petit Verdot (the result of low yields in the Merlot and Cabernet) adds character. Drinking range: 2023 - 2032 Rating: 92 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Feb 2023)
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The 2020 La Gurgue has a nose of black plum, light savory scents, touches of potpourri and a light minty aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, quite peppery in style, hints of licorice towards the grippy finish. Drinking range: 2022 - 2027 Rating: 86 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Feb 2023)
The 2020 La Gurgue is a rich, luscious wine deeply informed by tiny yields of 16 hectoliters per hectare as opposed to 35-40 or so. Plush, silky and voluptuous, the 2020 impresses right out of the gate. Rich red berry fruit, blood orange, pomegranate and spice build effortlessly in the glass. The 2020 has more Petit Verdot in the blend because of shatter in the Cabernet and Merlot. Aging is in 40% new oak, 40% concrete eggs and 20% new oak. It's a sleeper in this vintage. Drinking range: 2028 - 2048 Rating: 90-92 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Jun 2021)
Lots of blackberry and currant on the nose and palate, as well as tar. Really spicy. Full-bodied and very juicy. 45% cabernet sauvignon and 32% merlot with 23% petit verdot, which is more than normal. From biodynamically grown grapes. Demeter certification. Rating: 93-94 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (May 2021)
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