{"product_id":"chateau-la-gurgue-margaux-2019-margaux-aoc","title":"Château La Gurgue, Margaux, 2019, Margaux (AOC)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'One-Liner'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eA beautifully poised Margaux with cassis, black cherry and violets layered over cedar and savoury spice – structured and refined, with freshness running right through the finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeep ruby with purple reflections, opening with blackcurrant, black cherry and redcurrant alongside violet, cedar and a subtle touch of mint. The palate is generous but finely controlled, with ripe dark fruit wrapped around firm, polished tannins and a lively freshness that keeps the wine elegant rather than heavy. Gentle notes of tobacco, graphite and integrated oak add complexity, leading into a long, savoury finish of cassis, dark cherry and spice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eB\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eordeaux\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMargaux AOC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e13.5%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrganic, Biodynamic\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critics' Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e94 Points – James Suckling\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e93 Points – Vinous\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e93 Points – Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e93 Points – Terre de Vins\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eChâteau La Gurgue sits in the heart of Margaux, with ten hectares of vines rooted in deep gravel and coarse sand over limestone, including parcels surrounded by some of the appellation’s most celebrated vineyards. The estate is owned by Claire Villars-Lurton and shares the expertise and facilities of neighbouring Château Ferrière, with both properties embracing organic and biodynamic viticulture. The 2019 was vinified parcel by parcel using natural yeasts and gentle extraction before spending 12 months divided between French oak barrels and ovoid concrete vats. It is an approach designed to preserve Margaux’s perfume and finesse while allowing Cabernet Sauvignon’s structure and dark-fruited character to shine through.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect With... (click me for the recipe)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Meat\/fish: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/meat-recipes\/classic-rustic-duck-parmentier\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Classic rustic duck parmentier\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClassic rustic duck parmentier\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegetarian: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegetarian-recipes\/puy-lentil-caramelised-onion-and-thyme-tart\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Puy lentil, caramelised onion and thyme tart\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePuy lentil, caramelised onion and thyme tart\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegan: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegan-recipes\/lentil-and-mushroom-bourguignon-with-thyme-and-pearl-onions\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Lentil and mushroom bourguignon with thyme and pearl onions\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLentil and mushroom bourguignon with thyme and pearl onions\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57557456847221,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/products\/chateau-la-gurgue-margaux-2019-margaux-aoc","provider":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}