Vintage Character Château Marjosse Rouge 2023 is a Bordeaux Rouge from the Entre-Deux-Mers sector, crafted by Pierre Lurton at his family estate in Grézillac. The 2023 vintage in Bordeaux was shaped by a warm growing season with notable mildew pressure, and well-managed estates produced ripe, expressive wines with freshness, making this a strong-value vintage with real regional character. Marjosse stands out for its position on a clay-limestone plateau, a terroir that helps preserve tension and minerality while supporting generous fruit from its classic Right Bank-led blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing The wine opens with ripe plum, black cherry and raspberry, followed by violet, crushed stone, cedar and a touch of cocoa. On the palate it is medium- to full-bodied, with supple but present tannins, bright acidity and a polished texture that carries dark berry fruit, subtle spice and a gently savory, graphite-tinged finish. Its balance of freshness and depth makes it a versatile table wine: try it with roast lamb, duck breast with cherries, or mushroom risotto.
Winery Background Château Marjosse is the personal estate of Pierre Lurton, a prominent figure in Bordeaux and a member of the Lurton family, long associated with many of the region’s leading properties. He revitalized Marjosse into a benchmark for ambitious Bordeaux beyond the classified appellations, with a philosophy that applies meticulous vineyard work and parcel-by-parcel attention to a broader regional canvas. Fruit is typically harvested by plot at optimal ripeness, vinified with precision in temperature-controlled tanks, then aged to emphasize purity, texture and restraint rather than heavy extraction, giving the wine an unusually refined profile for its appellation.