G & C Lurton, Merlot Chalk Hill (2016)

Producer Description

Two historical families in the production and commercialization of great Bordeaux wines: The Merlaut’ family, from which Claire comes, and the Lurton’ family Gonzague’s. They take over the lead of their respective family estates in 1992 and 1993. Gonzague inherits Chateau Durfort-Vivens, Grand Cru Classé in 1855 in Margaux. As for Claire, she inherits Chateau Haut-Bages Libéral, Grand Cru Classé in 1855 in Paulliac, Chateau Ferriere, Grand Cru Classé in 1855 in Margaux, and Chateau La Gurgue, in Margaux. Together, in 2012, they realize the project of a life-time and create a new wine Estate in the Sonoma Valley, California : Acaibo. It’s a huge opportunity, and we have the responsibility to carry on this story in making our own contribution, so that, even after we are gone, it may long continue and flourish. Trained in viticulture and winemaking by our parents and grandparents, we were, at the beginning, the youngest owners and producers of Médoc Grands Crus Classés. Gonzague and Claire are founder members of “La Belle Vigne”, a consultant company aimed at guiding professionals towards sustainable viticulture, and living soils.