Chateau de Villegeorge

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The wines of Chateau de Villegeorge were particularly well-known in the 18th century for being of comparable quality to the crus that would be designated third in 1855. The Clauzel family purchased the estate in 1880 and transformed it into a classic vineyard.

When a group of Bordeaux traders developed the Crus Bourgeois classification in 1932, Chateau de Villegeorge was designated Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel. In 1966, its classification was confirmed.

The quality of its deep bass did not escape Lucien Lurton, who purchased this vintage in 1973 and restored it. In 1992, after splitting his estates, he gave Chateau de Villegeorge to his daughter, Marie-Laure. She has been vinifying this estate as an oenologist since 1986.

A first phase of development was completed in 1997, allowing for the extension of the vat room as well as the installation of an effluent purification unit. Work resumed at the end of 2007 to allow for the enlargement of the barrel basement, modernization of harvest receiving, and lastly the building of a welcome room.

Red 12.5

Chateau de Villegeorge Etoile de Villegeorge, Haut-Medoc 2021 75cl £16.82

Deep red colour Nose is expressive of berries and flowers (strawberry, raspberry, peony) On the palate the wine is soft and well-rounded with a beautiful harmony between power and velvety ripe tannins The finish is long, fruity with a touch of pepper

Red 13.5

Chateau de Villegeorge Haut-Medoc 2014 75cl - Buy Chateau de Villegeorge Wines from GREAT WINES DIRECT wine shop

Chateau de Villegeorge Haut-Medoc 2014 75cl £26.41

This is a classic Left Bank claret, with lovely, intense black berry fruit, tinged with nuances of green leaves and tobacco, and just a hint of Medoc gravelliness On the palate, it is deliciously soft and succulent, with ripe, rounded tannin and hints of caramel and toasted oak Located on the boundary with Margaux, neigbouring Chateau Cantenac-Brown, Chateau de Villegeorge was purchased by Lucien Lurton in 1973, who eventually bequeathed it to his daughter Marie-Laure, who has been winemaker since 1986 Building on the quality afforded to the wines by the well-sited vineyard's deep gravel soils, the cellars have seen significant investment in recent years The winery has been recognised and certified as environmentally friendly by Terra Vitis since 2003