Chateau La Gurgue 2017 75cl

Tasting Note

Nose shows cedar, plums, and dried dusty leaves. On the palate black fruits, cigar box, anise and hints of vanilla. Nice acid lift up front with a strong 20 second finish that reminds me of Earl Grey tea.

Producer

Claire Villars Lurton was 25 when she took over the management of Châteaux Ferrière, Haut-Bages Libéral and La Gurgue. Over a number of years, she has undertaken a major rebuilding of all the wineries. La Gurgue is located on the north eastern flank of Margaux, on a beautiful plateau in Curton where there is deep gravel soil. The vines average 30 years of age and the blend is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot.

_{Country: France | Region: Margaux, Bordeaux | Alcohol: 13% | Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot | Vegetarian}