Château Marjosse : Anthologie de Marjosse Cuvée Hirondelle 2020

Tasting Notes and Advice for Anthologie de Marjosse Cuvée Hirondelle 2020 from Château Marjosse

Tasting

Appearance

The wine displays a bright yellow color with luminous highlights.

Nose

The nose reveals remarkable aromatic intensity, with notes of tropical fruits such as candied mango and pineapple, accompanied by lemon zest. Floral fragrances of white flowers and orange blossom add further elegance, while hints of honey round out this complex, expressive bouquet.

Palate

On the palate, this wine charms with its roundness and fruit-driven character. Tropical aromas linger, supported by a mineral freshness that gives structure to the whole. The finish is long, with notes of citrus and exotic fruits.

Food and wine pairings

This white wine pairs perfectly with seafood, shellfish, and delicate fish. It also goes very well with poultry dishes in a light sauce or fresh goat cheeses.

Serving and cellaring

Anthologie de Marjosse Cuvée Hirondelle 2020 is best enjoyed at a temperature between 10 and 12°C. No decanting is necessary.

A vibrant, aromatic Vin de France white wine crafted by Pierre Lurton

The estate

Château Marjosse is an Entre-deux-Mers estate gradually acquired by Pierre Lurton starting in 1990, becoming his wholly owned property in 2013. The estate covers around 50 hectares of vineyards located between the Dordogne and the Garonne, fourteen kilometers south of Saint-Émilion. Led by Pierre Lurton, who also oversees Château Cheval Blanc and Château d'Yquem, Château Marjosse benefits from an outstanding terroir of clay-limestone soils similar to those of Saint-Émilion. The estate stands out for its innovative approach with the Anthologie collection, which showcases single-varietal, single-parcel cuvées expressing the uniqueness of each terroir.

The vineyard

Anthologie de Marjosse Cuvée Hirondelle is a Vin de France made from plots of Muscadelle planted in 1944, among the oldest vines on the estate. These vines benefit from a terroir of clay-limestone soils with deposits of asteria limestone, features that give the wine its minerality and aromatic complexity. Preserving these old vines reflects Pierre Lurton’s commitment to honoring the estate’s historic winegrowing heritage.

The vintage

The 2020 vintage benefited from favorable weather conditions that allowed optimal ripening of the white grapes, with a balance between aromatic concentration and preserved freshness.

Vinification and aging

Anthologie de Marjosse Cuvée Hirondelle 2020 is vinified according to rigorous protocols designed to preserve the grape variety’s aromatic expression. Parcel-by-parcel vinification, made possible by the estate’s modern facilities equipped with specialized vats since 2016, enables precise work on each lot. Aging is tailored to maintain the wine’s freshness and aromatic complexity.

Grape variety

100% Muscadelle