2018 La Gurgue Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 94 VN 93 DC 90 WA 90
JS 94

jamessuckling.com, April 2019

(93-94 points) This is dense and layered with a velvety texture and very rich palate. Powerful yet fresh. Creamy and minerally. Unique Gurgue. From biodynamically grown grapes.
VN 93

Vinous, March 2021

The 2018 La Gurgue is one of the little jewels of Margaux. Pliant, supple and inviting, the 2018 has so much to offer. All the elements are wonderfully fused together. Ripe red cherry, blood orange, mint and sweet floral...
DC 90

Decanter, March 2019

) You really can see the impact of the small yields in 2018 - just 12hl/ha at La Gurgue. Inky in colour, the flavours are correspondingly intense, with dark cassis fruit and textured, tight tannins as you might expect...
WA 90

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, October 2022

(90+ points) A terrific wine, the 2018 La Gurgue unfurls in the glass with rich aromas of blackberries and cherries mingled with subtle hints of spices and charcoal. Medium to full-bodied, broad and fleshy, with lively...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Margaux
Vintage 2018
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13.5%
Closure Cork

The 2018 La Gurgue, a Bordeaux Blend from the Margaux sub-region in Bordeaux, France, is a red wine that has caught the attention of several professional reviewers. Known for its intense flavors and structured profile, this wine is a product of small yields, specifically just 12 hectoliters per hectare, which significantly contribute to its concentrated character.

James Suckling awarded the wine an impressive score of 94, describing it as "dense and layered with a velvety texture and very rich palate." He highlights its powerful yet fresh qualities, describing it as "creamy and minerally" and notes its uniqueness, stemming from biodynamically grown grapes.

Decanter's review, which gives the wine a score of 90, also notes the impact of the small yields and describes the wine as "inky in colour" with "dark cassis fruit and textured, tight tannins." The review acknowledges the consultation of Eric Boissenot in its production.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also rates the wine at 90+, calling it a "terrific wine" with "rich aromas of blackberries and cherries mingled with subtle hints of spices and charcoal." The publication suggests that while the wine can be enjoyed young, additional aging will enhance its character.

Vinous, with a score of 93, describes the 2018 La Gurgue as "one of the little jewels of Margaux." Antonio Galloni highlights its "pliant, supple and inviting" nature, with ripe red cherry, blood orange, mint, and sweet floral notes contributing to its charm. Despite the challenges of mildew, the wine's blend of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, and 8% Petit Verdot is praised for its superb quality.

Overall, the 2018 La Gurgue is recognized for its elegance and depth, making it a noteworthy choice for wine enthusiasts.