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CHÂTEAU LA GURGUE

In praise of the beauty of Margaux Margaux Appellation
 * LEGACY
 * STYLE
 * THE WINES
 * THE TEAM

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THE BEAUTY OF THE TERROIRS OF MARGAUX

At the XVIIIth century, Château La Gurgue first belonged to the parish of
Margaux, which owned, cultivated and vinified the most beautiful plots of land
in the Margaux region. The estate of Château La Gurgue, which is very
representative of the beauty of the terroir of Margaux was then sold during the
French Revolution. Then followed a struggle between mayors for the municipality
of Margaux, with two mayors becoming the successive proprietors of Château La
Gurgue, Mister Lanoire and Mister Lavandier.


"THE MARGAUX STYLE"

IN 1978, JACQUES MERLAUT BOUGHT CHÂTEAU LA GURGUE AND ENTRUSTED IT TO HIS ONLY
DAUGHTER, BERNADETTE.

She took over a property that had almost been abandoned, renovated the
installations, replanted the vineyard and brought this great wine back to life,
vintage after vintage. Ten years later, it was consecration: 50 great tasters
gathered by "L'Essai sur le style de Margaux" selected it as one of the ten most
typical wines of Margaux, alongside eight Grands Crus Classés of the
appellation. After Bernadette's death, Claire took over from her mother, further
refining the style of La Gurgue wine: seductive, true and sincere.


A HIGHLY COVETED ESTATE, VINIFIED BY A GRAND CRU CLASSÉ

The history of the La Gurgue vineyard is above all a history of independence.
The plots of land surrounding it are those of the greatest growths of the
Margaux appellation. Château Margaux itself coveted the vines of Château La
Gurgue for a long time.

This extremely high-quality vineyard is therefore following its own destiny by
resisting the desire of its prestigious neighbours to expand.

When the Merlaut family took over the vineyard of Château Ferriere in 1992, its
technical facilities were in a poor state. The new owners decided to share the
cellar of Château La Gurgue with Château Ferriere, which had been completely
refurbished for the occasion a few years earlier.

From then on, Château La Gurgue benefited from the facilities of a third
Classified Growth and the support and expertise of its team, which converted its
vineyard to agroecology and obtained the organic certification in 2016 and
biodynamic certification in 2018. These changes in viticultural and vinicultural
practices have revealed the quality of this wine and the beauty of the parcels
that make it up.

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CHATEAU LA GURGUE
SEDUCTIVE, TRUE, DELICIOUS


THE VINEYARD

10 hectares, Margaux appellation


THE SOIL

Deep gravels on limestone marl


GRAPE VARIETIES

 * 50% cabernet sauvignon
 * 45% merlot
 * 5% petit verdot


CULTURAL PRACTICES

Organic and biodynamic (Demeter and Biodyvin) certified


CHATEAU LA GURGUE

 * 2022
 * 2021
 * 2020
 * 2019
 * 2018
 * 2017
 * 2016
    * 2022
    * 2021
    * 2020
    * 2019
    * 2018
    * 2017
    * 2016

 * 2022
 * 2021
 * 2020
 * 2019
 * 2018
 * 2017
 * 2016




CHÂTEAU LA GURGUE 2022

The blend : 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 17% Petit verdot


THE AGEING

12 months ageing: 15% in new oak barrels, 35% in barrels of one wine, 35% in
ovoid concrete tanks, 15% in amphorae.


TASTING COMMENT

A greedy vintage with a juicy fruit. Round and well-integrated tannins. A
beautiful tension on the palate.


CRITICS REVIEWS

James Suckling, 93-94/100
Simon Field, The World of Fine wine, 92-93/100
Colin Hay, The Drinks Business, 91-93/100


SERVING TIPS

To be enjoyed from 2024. 16 to 18°C serving temperature.


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CHÂTEAU LA GURGUE 2021

The blend : 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 19% Petit verdot


THE AGEING

12 months ageing: 60% in barrels and 40% in ovoid tanks


TASTING COMMENT

Château La Gurgue 2021 reveals a great drinkability with a nice intensity of the
fruit and round tannins that will allow wine lovers to enjoy it over the decade.


CRITICS REVIEWS

Bernard Burtschy, Les Echos, 93-94/100
Peter Winding, Vinbladet, 91-93/100
James Suckling, 91-92/100


SERVING TIPS

To be enjoyed from 2024. 16 to 18°C serving temperature.


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CHÂTEAU LA GURGUE 2021

The blend : 45% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 23% Petit-Verdot


THE AGEING

12 months ageing: 60% in barrels and 40% in ovoid tanks


TASTING COMMENT

La Gurgue 2020 is a delicious and voluptuous wine. Rich in red fruits, floral
and spicy notes. The tannins are well blended.


CRITICS REVIEWS

James Suckling, 93-94/100
Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, 93/100
Alexandre Ma, 92-93/100


SERVING TIPS

To be enjoyed from now. 16 to 18°C serving temperature


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CHÂTEAU LA GURGUE 2020

The blend : 54% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 6% Petit-Verdot


THE AGEING

12 months ageing: 60% in barrels and 40% in ovoid tanks


TASTING COMMENT

The vintage is characterised by the elegance of the tannins, thanks to an
exceptional late season where hot days alternated with cool nights. Château La
Gurgue is marked by an exuberant nose of black fruits, the wine is ample with a
beautiful finish and a lot of freshness.


CRITICS REVIEWS

James Suckling, 93-94/100
Wine enthusiast, 92-94/100
Terre de vins, 93/100


SERVING TIPS

To be enjoyed from now. 16 to 18°C serving temperature.


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CHÂTEAU LA GURGUE 2019

The blend : 57% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 8% Petit-Verdot


THE AGEING

12 months ageing: 60% in barrels and 40% in ovoid tanks


TASTING COMMENT

Ruby robe with purple reflections, beautiful colour intensity with nice intense
red reflections. On the first nose, we have aromas of fresh fruit which continue
on notes of black cherries. Supple attack in the mouth with a nice tannic
structure, nice freshness that persists in the middle of the mouth. On the
finish, aromas of black fruits that blend delicately with a melted woody note.


CRITICS REVIEWS

James Suckling, 94/100 | Vinous, 93/100 | Bernard Burtschy, 92/100


SERVING TIPS

To be enjoyed from now. 16 to 18°C serving temperature.


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CHÂTEAU LA GURGUE 2018

The blend : 46% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 50% Merlot, 4% Petit-Verdot


THE AGEING

12 months ageing: 60% in barrels and 40% in ovoid tanks


TASTING COMMENT

Blackcurrant and black cherry on the nose. It is fine and elegant. A touch of
liquorice and cardamom completes it. In the mouth, the tannins are ripe and very
elegant. With aromas of black fruits and spices. The freshness is well
integrated and gives a nice harmony to the wine. The tannins are velvety and
enveloping.


CRITICS REVIEWS

James Suckling, 92/100 | Vinous, 92/100 | Wine Spectator, 91/100


SERVING TIPS

To be enjoyed from now. 16 to 18°C serving temperature.


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CHÂTEAU LA GURGUE 2017

The blend : 52% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 3% Petit-Verdot


THE AGEING

12 months ageing: 60% in barrels and 40% in ovoid tanks


TASTING COMMENT

A very pleasant and balanced vintage. The nose has a nice aromatic energy.
Tobacco, liquorice, black fruits, and spices. The palate is fleshy and dense.
The vintage has a lot of character. A wine with a nice tannic structure and
finesse.


CRITICS REVIEWS

James Suckling, 93-94 | Jancis Robinson, 16,5/20


SERVING TIPS

To be enjoyed from now. 16 to 18°C serving temperature.


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BUY THE WINES OF CHÂTEAU LA GURGUE

"A beautiful Margaux with good Cabernet-Sauvignon support, really well made in
the feminine-floral style"

Decanter


"La Gurgue is one of the little jewels of Margaux. "

Vinous

"Flamboyant and generous, this Margaux is sure to find many admirers."

Antonio Galloni

"Claire Villars-Lurton and her team do an excellent job. An absolute success
among unclassified Margaux"

Rolf Bischel, Vinum

"A beautiful Margaux with good Cabernet-Sauvignon support, really well made in
the feminine-floral style"

Decanter

"La Gurgue is one of the little jewels of Margaux. "

Vinous



THE TEAM

Family transmission is an integral part of the history of Château La Gurgue.
This philosophy is reflected in the constitution of the team led by Gérard
Fenouillet, technical director, who has had the confidence of the Merlaut family
since 1984.


ERIC LEBOUGRE

Wine grower


OLIVIA DUPUY

Wine grower


JÉRÉMY FARTIAUX

Wine grower



CLAIRE VILLARS-LURTON

Owner


GÉRARD FENOUILLET

Technical Director


ALEXANDRE BEAUMONT

Cellar Master and Biodynamic Expert


JÉRÔME MÉTREAU

Vineyard Manager


NICOLAS MARKOVITCH

Cellar staff


SÉBASTIEN GOUDEMONT, JÉRÔME OLEK- SIEJ

Cellar staff


MARIE KERGUELEN

Tractor Driver


DAVID HILL

Tractor Driver and Wine grower


RENATA SMOLINSKA

Wine grower


ABDELAZIZ CHAKIR

Wine grower


NADIA ZINE

Tractor Driver and Wine grower


ERIC LEBOUGRE

Wine grower


OLIVIA DUPUY

Wine grower


JÉRÉMY FARTIAUX

Wine grower


CLAIRE VILLARS-LURTON

Owner


GÉRARD FENOUILLET

Technical Director


ALEXANDRE BEAUMONT

Cellar Master and Biodynamic Expert

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