Château La Tour de Bessan
Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend
Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
2018 vintage. Marie Laure Lurton is one of the 10 children of Lucien Lurton and she owns Château Villegeorge (Haut-Médoc) and this Château La Tour de Bessan. Both are very good and refined. The 2018 La Tour de Bessan (named after 13th century tower on the estate that is being restaured) is a blend of 60 % Merlot, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon and a rather high (11%) percentage of Petit Verdot. Dark red. In the nose a mix of red and black fruit, cedar and Petit Verdot violet. Margaux is mostly associated with elegance and this is a good example. The fruit is bright, the tannins are well-tamed and the acidity provides juiciness and balance. Intelligent winemaking with just the right extraction. Great value at 18 euros. Abv. 14,5 % but perfectly integrated. Another lovely 2018.
2018 vintage. Marie Laure Lurton is one of the 10 children of Lucien Lurton and she owns Château Villegeorge (Haut-Médoc) and this Château La Tour de Bessan. Both are very good and refined. The 2018 La Tour de Bessan (named after 13th century tower on the estate that is being restaured) is a blend of 60 % Merlot, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon and a rather high (11%) percentage of Petit Verdot. Dark red. In the nose a mix of red and black fruit, cedar and Petit Verdot violet. Margaux is mostly associated with elegance and this is a good example. The fruit is bright, the tannins are well-tamed and the acidity provides juiciness and balance. Intelligent winemaking with just the right extraction. Great value at 18 euros. Abv. 14,5 % but perfectly integrated. Another lovely 2018.
Feb 12th, 2021
Pairs well with red meat. Light, refreshing, lots of tannins and dark berries.
Pairs well with red meat. Light, refreshing, lots of tannins and dark berries.
Nov 17th, 2023
Not for drinking right now, but I’d try it again in a couple of years.
Not for drinking right now, but I’d try it again in a couple of years.
Dec 9th, 2021Medium to high tannins, smooth red and dark fruit. Slight black pepper, tobacco and star anise on the nose. Solid example of a Bordeaux blend.
Medium to high tannins, smooth red and dark fruit. Slight black pepper, tobacco and star anise on the nose. Solid example of a Bordeaux blend.
Nov 12th, 2021
