Château Marjosse : Anthologie de Marjosse Cuvée Hirondelle 2020

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for Anthologie de Marjosse Cuvée Hirondelle 2020 by Marjosse

Tasting

Colour

The colour is a brilliant yellow 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 touches of honey complete this complex and expressive bouquet.

Palate

On the palate, this wine charms with its roundness and fruitiness. The tropical aromas linger, underpinned by a mineral freshness that structures the whole. The finish lingers with notes of citrus and exotic fruits.

Food and Wine Pairing

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's cheeses.

Serving and Cellaring

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

A Vibrant, Aromatic White Vin de France by Pierre Lurton

The Estate

Marjosse is an estate that Pierre Lurton acquired gradually from 1990 onwards, becoming its sole owner in 2013. It extends over approximately 50 hectares of vineyards. Managed by Pierre Lurton, who also runs Château Cheval Blanc and Château d'Yquem, Marjosse benefits from an exceptional terroir of clay-limestone soils. The estate stands out for its innovative approach with the Anthologie collection, which showcases single-variety, single-parcel cuvées that express the uniqueness of each terroir.

The Vineyard

Anthologie de Marjosse Cuvée Hirondelle is a Vin de France crafted from Muscadelle parcels planted in 1944, among the oldest vines on the estate. These vines grow in a terroir of clay-limestone soils with deposits of Asteries limestone, characteristics that give the wine its minerality and aromatic complexity. The preservation of these old vines reflects Pierre Lurton's commitment to safeguarding the estate's historic viticultural heritage.

The Vintage

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

Winemaking and Ageing

Anthologie de Marjosse Cuvée Hirondelle 2020 is vinified according to rigorous protocols designed to preserve the aromatic expression of the grape variety. Parcel-by-parcel vinification, made possible by the estate's modern facilities, which have been equipped with specialised tanks since 2016, allows for precise work on each lot. The ageing is tailored to maintain the wine's freshness and aromatic complexity.

Grape Variety

100% Muscadelle