Château Marjosse : Anthologie de Marjosse Cuvee Gros Bec 2021

Characteristics and tasting tips for Anthologie de Marjosse Cuvée Gros Bec 2021

Tasting notes

Appearance

The wine shows a deep color with intense purple highlights.

Nose

The nose reveals powerful aromas of dark fruit (blackberry, blackcurrant), accompanied by floral notes of violet and hints of spice.

Palate

On the palate, this wine charms with its generous, juicy character. Silky tannins envelop the palate, while lovely vibrancy brings freshness to the whole.

Food and wine pairing

This wine pairs perfectly with grilled red meats, roast duck, or even richly seasoned dishes in sauce.

Serving and cellaring

Anthologie de Marjosse Cuvée Gros Bec 2021 is ideally served at a temperature of 16°C (61°F). Letting it breathe for an hour before serving allows its aromas to fully unfold.

A generous and expressive Malbec

The estate

Marjosse extends over more than 40 hectares (about 100 acres) and now belongs to Pierre Lurton, who is also at the helm of Cheval Blanc and Yquem, and who drives and signs the wines. He crafts whites and reds renowned for their elegance, purity, fruit, and precise freshness. Technical and viticultural improvements are made every year to raise quality with each vintage.

The vineyard

This Vin de France comes from a clay-limestone terroir. The Malbec vines, a grape variety historically known as "Gros Bec" in the region, benefit from ideal conditions to express all their typicity. Vineyard management favors the expression of fruit and the preservation of the grapes' natural freshness.

The vintage

The 2021 growing year was marked by coolness, providing favorable conditions for the production of balanced, aromatic wines. This cool climate helped preserve the fruit intensity and vibrancy characteristic of this vintage.

Winemaking and aging

Anthologie de Marjosse Cuvée Gros Bec 2021 benefits from a carefully controlled aging process aimed at preserving the wine's fruit and freshness. The techniques employed fully reveal the character of the grape variety while adding structure and complexity.

Grape variety

100% Malbec