Gurgue (la) (BIO-ORGANIC) - Margaux 2021

Vinous

91

byAntonio Gallonithe4/2/2024

The 2021 La Gurgue is a bold, juicy Margaux endowed with tons of fruit presence and plenty of immediacy. Succulent dark red cherry, blood orange, spice, mint and tobacco all meld together. La Gurgue is a fine choice for drinking now and over the next deca

Vinous

91

byAntonio Gallonithe2/28/2024

The 2021 La Gurgue is a bold, juicy Margaux endowed with tons of fruit presence and plenty of immediacy. Succulent dark red cherry, blood orange, spice, mint and tobacco all meld together. La Gurgue is a fine choice for drinking now and over the next decade or so.

Wine Advocate

89

byWilliam Kelleythe2/22/2024

Containing an unusually high 19% Petit Verdot, the 2021 La Gurgue offers up aromas of dark berries, cherries, iris and paraffin wax, followed by a medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy palate that's supple and giving, built around powdery structuring tannins.

Jamessuckling.com

91-92

byJames Sucklingthe6/8/2022

A juicy and earthy red with rich soil aromas and flavors. Medium to full body with ripe and round tannins and a slightly chewy finish. Attractive. 54% cabernet sauvignon, 27% merlot and 19% petit verdot. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification.

Alexandre Ma

90-91

byAlexandre Mathe5/16/2022

The concentration of La Gurgue 2021 makes me wonder what makes it so compact and powerful in this cool vintage? The answer possibly lies in the 19% Petit Verdot blend, which should be the highest proportion in the history of La Gurgue as far as I remember. The spicy notes of Petit Verdot combine with the high acidity create a very lively tasting experience. With finer tannins on the finish, this wine will stand out more prominently. La Gurgue 2021????????,?????????,??????????,????19%?????????????,????La Gurgue???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

The Wine Cellar Insider

86-88

byJeff Levethe5/16/2022

A bit of spice, flowers and red fruits on the nose. The medium-bodied wine is bright, fresh and crisp, with a cranberry, red currant and orange flavored mid-palate and old-school, classic finish. The wine is worth tasting as here you have an estate that goes their own way, using no oak during the aging process. Drink from 2023-2029. 86-88

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

89

byJane Ansonthe5/13/2022

Vinous

89-91

byNeal Martinthe5/12/2022

The 2021 La Gurgue, which contains 19% Petit Verdot from a massal selection, is aged in 60% barrels and 40% ovoid vats for a planned 12 months. The estate is are now eschewing used oak and aging in concrete eggs/vats instead. This has a fragrant, precise bouquet of blackberry, blue fruit and a touch of crushed stone. The palate is medium-bodied with chalky tannins, fine depth and gentle grip on the tobacco-tinged finish. Very classic in style.

Vinous

90-92

byAntonio Gallonithe5/11/2022

The 2021 La Gurgue is a deep, almost shockingly potent, wine. A blast of dark cherry, plum, mocha, spice and licorice hits the palate. This flamboyant, generous Margaux is sure to find many admirers. The 2021 is naturally still coming together, but it is hugely promising. The tannins just need a bit of polish here.

Anthocyanes

89-91

byYohan Castaingthe5/6/2022

Assemblages réalisés. 26 hl/ha (plus que 2020). 60 % de barriques et 40 % de cuves ovoïdes. Nez frais et délicat, très beaux arômes de fruits noirs, de cassis, de mure et de fruits frais. Réglisse et épices à l'aération. Bouche juteuse, fraiche, élégante avec des notes de fruits noirs et de fleurs. Un vin plein de gourmandise avec des tanins structurants qui devront se fondre avec le temps.

Wine Advocate

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byWilliam Kelleythe4/29/2022

A charming wine derived from vineyards in the commune of Sousans characterized by deep, rather sandy gravels, the 2021 La Gurgue delivers aromas of sweet dark berries and plums, followed by a medium-bodied, supple and fleshy palate that's charming and open-knit. Fully 19% Petit Verdot, from massal selections, makes this an unusual blend from proprietor Claire Villars-Lurton.