Château Marjosse - Bordeaux rouge 2018

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

Pierre Lurton, who is also director of Château Cheval Blanc and president of Château d’Yquem, purchased Château Marjosse more than twenty years ago, drawn by the old vines and the quality of the terroir: a rarity in the Entre-Deux-Mers region, the asterian limestone—the same that has made Saint-Émilion famous—lies just below the surface here. The quality and consistency of this wine, both white and red, are astonishing. The wines display remarkable balance and purity. They feature vibrant fruit, a silky and harmonious texture, and are highly drinkable while also showing excellent aging potential.

Decanter

About the wine:

The estate did not produce a vintage in 2017 due to frost, but it made a strong comeback in 2018. It offers good concentration and savory notes of blackcurrant, licorice, and black pepper. 25% of the wine was aged in 500-liter barrels. 10% Cabernet Sauvignon rounds out the blend. Jean Marc Domme is the new technical director of this estate, owned by Pierre Lurton. 2021–2032

Guide Hachette des vins

About the wine:

This wine offers a rich bouquet of fresh fig and raspberry, accented by subtle hints of vanilla. Round and well-balanced, it also impresses on the palate with its velvety texture and elegant finish. This wine would pair beautifully with filet mignon and mushrooms. 2022–2026

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About the wine:

Marjosse 2018 is composed of 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Cabernet Franc, with a touch of aged Malbec. Large, old barrels were used for 25% of the vintage. Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, it opens with a fascinating nose of baking spices, raspberry tart, warm red and black currants, rosehip tea, and fragrant earth, with a hint of wild sage. Medium-bodied, the palate is filled with fragrant red and black fruits, framed by great freshness and soft, supple tannins, and finishes with a floral note.

Vinous

About the wine:

Marjosse 2018 offers lovely aromas of blackcurrant and raspberry, fresh and vibrant in the glass; notes of plum jam and black olives emerge over time. The palate is supported by fine tannins, good body, and a crisp finish with hints of cedar—a pure delight. A must-try from Pierre Lurton’s estate. 2020–2029

James Suckling

About the wine:

Beautiful, well-defined fruit notes with hints of blueberry and blackberry. The palate is medium-bodied to full-bodied, with firm yet silky tannins.

Yves Beck

About the wine:

A 35-hectare estate where the average age of the vines is 25 years (75 years for the oldest). Yield of 45 hl/ha. This exceptionally sunny vintage required particular skill during the extraction phase to achieve a balance between richness and freshness. The clay-limestone terroir was a clear asset in 2018. The bouquet is marked by fruit and freshness, making this a fine achievement for such a warm vintage. Hints of red berries and chalky notes. On the palate, the wine is elegant and balanced. Its tannins are fine and in harmony with the acidity. An inviting and compelling wine. A fine success.  2022–2033

Jean-Marc Quarin

About the wine:

A delicious wine with a full-bodied palate, a smooth, elegant texture, and a flavorful finish. It has a lovely, lively length with well-integrated tannins.