Chateau Desmirail Initial de Desmirail Margaux 2021

Chateau Desmirail is a Third-growth property in the 1855 classification, situated in an outstanding terroir within the Margaux appellation. The elegant manor house dates back to the 18th century when Jean Desmirail gave the name upon marrying Demoiselle Rausan and receiving the chateau as part of her dowry. Today, the property is owned by Denis Lurton, who took over from his father Lucien, an iconic figure in Bordeaux wine, in 1992. The chateau, which comprises 37 hectares of vineyard, is situated in the commune of Cantenac and is well placed on the Route des Chateaux. The initial is their second wine, which is produced partly from younger vines and in the same elegant house style.

The vineyard is located around Cantenac, neighbouring Chateau Palmer and Cantenac Brown. Bordeaux enjoys a maritime climate, influenced by the sea, with warm summers and cool winters. The soils comprise Margaux's renowned free-draining gravel, contributing to the rich style of wine imbued with finesse and elegance. The vines are trained according to a Double Guyot trellising system and are green harvested to concentrate the flavours in the remaining fruit. The grapes are carefully selected and harvested by hand after reaching optimum maturity.