Château Marjosse 2025

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Marjosse Rouge 2025

Tasting

Color
Deep and very intense, the color reveals dark, almost inky highlights, reflecting the concentration and maturity of the vintage.

Nose
Expressive, the bouquet opens with ripe black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), then evolves toward delicate spicy notes, enhanced by a subtle floral nuance in the background.

Palate
A generous attack leads into a lively, precise palate, supported by a fine tension. The long, persistent finish charms with its black fruit aromas and lingering minerality.

A Bordeaux wine combining concentration and freshness

The estate

Established in the heart of Entre-deux-Mers since 1782, the Château Marjosse is rooted in a rich history on Bordeaux’s right bank. Initially owned by wine merchant Bernard Chénier, it later joined the Deleuze family. In 1990, Pierre Lurton, a renowned figure in the Bordeaux wine world, first leased several plots before settling there two years later, not far from his childhood home at Château Reynier. Over time, he acquired the various parts of the estate, bringing them together in 2013 as the sole owner. As early as 2000, he built a contemporary winery equipped with more than 40 concrete vats, reflecting an approach that blends heritage with modern practices. Today, the vineyard covers 40 hectares of clay-limestone soils, a setting particularly well suited to crafting elegant wines.

The vineyard

The estate extends over 40 hectares of clay-limestone terroirs. The vines average 25 years of age, with some plots reaching up to 75 years. This mosaic of vine ages contributes to the richness and complexity of this Bordeaux wine.

The vintage

A mild winter followed by a dry spring ensured an early start and promising flowering. Subsequently, véraison was even, and drought combined with warm temperatures slowed vine development. This resulted in small, concentrated berries while maintaining a fine balance.

Vinification and aging

Parcel-by-parcel harvesting took place from September 4 to 25. Separate vinifications, gentle extractions, and aging without new oak (large vessels, concrete on fine lees) preserve finesse and aromatic purity.

Grape varieties

Merlot (60%), Cabernet Franc (25%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%), and Malbec (5%).