Château Desmirail 2018 Bouteille (75cl)
The 2018 Château Desmirail is a red wine from the Margaux appellation in Bordeaux, produced by Château Desmirail and classified as a Troisième Grand Cru Classé in 1855. Its blend brings together 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot. It receives 89/100 from Wine Advocate, 14,5/20 from Jancis Robinson, and 92/100 from James Suckling. Critics note a profile of red and black fruits with earthy and savory nuances, supported by fine to slightly firm tannins. Wine Advocate recommends it from 2021 to 2033, while Jancis Robinson indicates a window of 2020 to 2028.
La bouteille proposée
- Size
- Bottle (75cl)
- Packaging
- Original Wooden Case of 12
- Label Condition
- Perfect
- Fill Level
- Perfect
- Capsule Condition
- Perfect
Identité du vin
Cépage et assemblage
- Grape Variety
- 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot
Château Desmirail
Château Desmirail is a wine estate in Margaux-Cantenac, producing mainly within the Margaux appellation and classified as a Third Grand Cru in the 1855 classification. Formed from the former Rauzan estate, the estate is named after Jean-Baptiste Desmirail, husband of Marguerite Rauzan du Ribail. It is run by the Lurton family; Thierry Lurton took over the management company at the end of 2025.
- Owner
- Famille Lurton
- Maître de chais
- Pierre Lafeuillade
- Surface (ha)
- 35.00 ha
- Production (average bottles per vintage)
- 200 000 bouteilles/an
Histoire du domaine
The origins of Desmirail date back to the late 17th century, when Marguerite Rauzan du Ribail married Jean-Baptiste Desmirail, after whom the estate is named. The estate forms part of the former Rauzan wine-growing estate, which was gradually divided into several properties in Margaux. At the time of the 1855 classification, Desmirail belonged to Joseph Théophile Sipière, who was also the estate manager at Château Margaux, and was classified as a third cru. Robert Mendelssohn, nephew of the composer Felix Mendelssohn, became the owner in the early 20th century. Martial Michel, a glove-maker, subsequently owned the estate from 1923 to 1938. After several decades during which Desmirail was part of Château Palmer, Lucien Lurton re-established the estate and acquired it in 1980. His son Denis Lurton took over the management of the estate in 1992 and began restructuring the vineyard and modernising the winemaking facilities. The estate practises sustainable viticulture and has been certified as having ‘High Environmental Value’ since the 2018 vintage. At the end of 2025, Thierry Lurton took over the company managing Desmirail, whilst Denis Lurton announced the sale of part of the vineyard.
