Through my functions in the Grands Crus Classés, I rub shoulders with the stars. Marjosse, my secret garden, allows me to keep my feet on the ground. Twenty-five years ago, I was lucky enough to be able to take over Château Marjosse in Tizac de Curton. The charm of the site had seduced me, as had the quality of the old vines. From the very first vintages, the desire to do a quality job allowed me to make good wines.
Anecdotes about the domain
To be a winegrower is to respect one's terroir and to guarantee a constant quality to its consumers. Marjosse's main asset is its exceptional terroir. Something quite rare in the Entre-Deux-Mers region, the asteriated limestone, the same one that made the reputation of Saint Emilion wines, is found here in the outcrop. Marjosse has taken off again. Replanting at high density has allowed us to better exploit the excellence of its terroir. In 2015, we have further reduced the volume of harvesting (by green harvesting and a stricter selection of berries) in order to gain in precision and quality.Pierre Lurton is part of the lineage of one of the most famous and respected families in Bordeaux. Grandson and son of a winegrower, he has at heart to enhance the value of a terroir from which he originates and which he still lives today, that of the Entre-deux-Mers. In 2015, we have further reduced the volume of harvest (by green harvesting and a stricter selection of berries) in order to gain in precision and quality.Pierre Lurton is part of the lineage of one of the most famous and respected families in Bordeaux. Grandson and son of a winegrower, he has at heart to develop a terroir from which he originates and which he still lives in today, that of Entre-deux-Mers.
The domain's short story
Each year, technical and cultural improvements are made in order to offer superior quality with each vintage. In 2015, we have further reduced the volume of harvesting (through green harvesting and a stricter selection of berries) in order to gain in precision and quality. Pierre Lurton is part of the lineage of one of the most famous and respected families in Bordeaux. Grandson and son of a winegrower, he has at heart to promote a terroir from which he originates and which he still lives in today, that of Entre-deux-Mers. To demonstrate even more that nothing is impossible in wine, Pierre Lurton, in addition to betting on the Entre Deux Mer, has decided to plant a large majority of red grape varieties and not white as the majority of vineyards in this region. In the meantime, Château Marjosse is making new fans every day by producing wines that have nothing to envy to the greatest for a very affordable price. A very good value for money! Pierre Lurton is part of the lineage of one of the most famous and respected families in Bordeaux. Grandson and son of a winegrower, he has at heart to develop a land where he is native and still lives today, the Entre-deux-Mers.
The winemaker's pride
The adventure of Marjosse began in 1991 when Pierre Lurton, attracted by the fabulous terroir of the Entre-deux-Mers, bought the estate. Inspired by his management positions at Grands Crus Classés (Yquem and Cheval Blanc), he undertook a huge restructuring of the vineyard and the construction (in 2000) of a new, ultra-modern cellar, perfectly integrated into the landscape.
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