Château Marjosse belongs to Pierre Lurton, who also runs Cheval Blanc and Château d'Yquem. It is his own estate rather than one he manages for someone else, which is part of why an Entre-Deux-Mers punches this far above its appellation.
Tasting Notes
Pale lemon yellow with green highlights. A lively bouquet of citrus fruit, white peach and hints of fresh-cut grass and elderflower. Crisp and refreshing on the palate with lemon zest, green apple and a touch of minerality. Bright acidity and a clean, dry finish. Entre-Deux-Mers means between two seas, though the seas in question are the Garonne and the Dordogne, and the region is Bordeaux's dry white heartland.
Quick Facts
- Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle
- Origin: France, Bordeaux, Entre-Deux-Mers (clay-limestone soils)
- ABV: 12.5%
- Style: Dry white, unoaked, crisp
- Winemaking: Harvested early in the morning to preserve freshness, gentle pressing, cold fermentation in stainless steel, a short period on fine lees, no oak
Food Pairing
Oysters and shellfish, grilled white fish, sushi, citrus salads, goat's cheese, and Mediterranean mezze.
Serving
Serve at 8 to 10°C. Straight from the fridge.
About the Producer
Château Marjosse is the personal estate of Pierre Lurton, one of the most influential figures in Bordeaux, who also directs Château Cheval Blanc in Saint-Émilion and Château d'Yquem in Sauternes. It sits on clay and limestone in the Entre-Deux-Mers, and is farmed sustainably with minimal intervention.
