Chateau la Gurgue 2019

- 18 Punkte WEINWISSER: "55 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 40 % Merlot, 5 % Petit Verdot. Purpurrot mit rubinrotem Rand. Intensiver Waldbeercocktail, Rosenholz und rote Johannisbeeren. Am eleganten Gaumen mit seidiger Textur und straffem Zug, wird engmaschig und verschlankt sich. Im gebündelten Finale Weichseln und Graphitspuren, endet mit zarter Adstringenz. Hat mir noch nie zuvor so gut gefallen. Biodynamisch seit 2018."

- 93 Punkte WINE ENTHUSIAST, Roger Voss: “This is one of three properties in Margaux owned by Claire and Gonzague Lurton. The wine's structure and powerful tannins contrast with the black currant fruits and acidity. A touch of mint from wood aging adds a polished feel. Drink from 2026. Organic and biodynamic.“

- 93 Punkte JAMES SUCKLING: "Crushed blueberries, blackberries, mulberries, stones, pressed flowers and dried spices on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with firm, powdery tannins. Textured and refined with a fresh, mineral finish. 40% in concrete tanks/eggs and 60% in barrels. 54% cabernet sauvignon, 40% merlot and 6% petit verdot. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink from 2024.“

- 90-93 Punkte VINOUS, Antonio Galloni: "The 2019 La Gurgue is a beautiful wine. Dark red cherry, plum, rose petal, pomegranate, mocha and blood orange are some of the many notes that flesh out in this supple, racy Margaux. Deep and pliant, the 2019 has a lot to offer. Readers will find an especially fleshy, supple style. The 2019 is aging in 40% concrete, 40% once-used oak and 20% new oak,"

- 90 Punkte DECANTER, Jane Anson: "This is a classic, restrained style of Margaux, with a fresh floral edge, and a gentle raspberry and redcurrant feel to the fruit, given welcome depth on the finish by spiced rosemary and pepper. Slightly higher sand in the soil at this location in Soussans, which means it lacks a little of the concentration you find in the excellent sibling estate Ferrrière, but this shows an enticing slice of early-drinking Margaux. A yield of 32hl/ha. Drinking Window 2024 – 2034"