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The history of Chateau Gurgue and the village of Margaux have often crossed paths. One after the other, two owners of the vineyards were elected mayor of this famous village! The first was Mr Lanoire, who gave his name to the chateau for a time, and enriched it with precious plots of land situated in Curton. Then the Chateau once again returned to its original name, that of a hamlet belonging to the village. The chateau was sold to him by the rich Portuguese banker, Peixotto, whose fortune was contemporary to that of Perreires and Rothschild. Alas, his success did not last as long as that of these two famous colleagues. This Cru Bourgeois produced a fairly decent wine until the arrival of Bernadette Villars in 1979. Her team was already making miracles at Chasse Spleen. This new wine suddenly made an incredible leap quality-wise. The most modern equipment was installed, and some of the abandoned plots were totally restored. Ten years later fifty great wine tasters, reunited for the "Essay on the Margaux Read more »

Château la Gurgue Red Bordeaux Blend Margaux (2006)

Winery: Château La Gurgue
Region: France » Bordeaux » Margaux
Type: Table Wines
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zufrieden

The 2006 La Gurgue is creamy, soft and sensual - a true Margaux - but lacks a little finesse. But do not be deterred: this is a decent Bordeaux - redolent of blackberry and stem with a soft cassis entry and finish. Some acerbity on the back palate, ...

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  • Château la Gurgue Red Bordeaux Blend Margaux 2006

    March 2013

    Château la Gurgue Red Bordeaux Blend Margaux 2006

    Snoothrank:

    The 2006 La Gurgue is creamy, soft and sensual - a true Margaux - but lacks a little finesse. But do not be deterred: this is a decent Bordeaux - redolent of blackberry and stem with a soft cassis entry and finish. Some acerbity on the back palate, but tannins fading. Drinking well now, but will keep to 2016 and beyond. A good expression of... Read More

    Wine review by zufrieden


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  • Château la Gurgue Red Bordeaux Blend Margaux 1985

    July 2008

    Château la Gurgue Red Bordeaux Blend Margaux 1985

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    Wine review by moorer221


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