Red
2023
MARGAUX
GRAND CRU CLASSÉ EN 1855
HENRI LURTON
Varietal blend
77 % Cabernet Sauvignon
20 % Merlot
1 % Cabernet franc
1 % Carménère
1 % Petit Verdot
Alcohol by volume
13,5°
Size of the vineyard
NC
Quantity produced
NC
Average age of vines
40 years old
Grape varieties
55 % Cabernet Sauvignon
40 % Merlot
3,2 % Cabernet Franc
0,8 % Petit Verdot
0,5 % Carménère
0,5 % Malbec
Soil type
“Terrasse” n°4, on the quaternary era-deep gravels.
Vineyard skills
Organic, biodynamic, conventional
Yields in hls/ha (Grand Vin)
NC
Vinification
Fermentation in oak casks, R'Pulse, punching down, racking over
Maturing/ageing : 18 months in French oak barrels, with 100% new
Owner's words
The color is deep. It has purplish-purple highlights. The first nose is very intense, with aromatic complexity dominated by fruity, floral, spicy and subtle oaky scents. Aeration amplifies these sensations, exhaling notes of red and black fruits, violets, vanilla and sweet spices. These aromas reflect the perfect ripeness of the grapes. The nose also expresses great freshness and elegance. On the palate, the wine is dense, velvety and fleshy. The tannins are of the highest quality, and despite their power, deliver a persistent sweetness. The wine's perfect balance and acidity give it freshness and sapidity. The finish is very long, providing a lasting sensation of smoothness and persistent fruity, spicy and oaky aromas. Definitely a great Brane, made to age a very long time!