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  • Producer ranking ?

    2
  • Decanting time

    2h
  • When to drink

    2020-2035
  • Food Pairing

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The Story

Chateau La Tour de By is one of the largest estates in the Medoc comprising some 109 hectares of vineyards with an average vine age of 45 years old. The vineyards are planted with 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. There are two main vineyard sites – 65 hectares at Begadan situated 200 metres from the Gironde on gravelly soils and 44 hectares at St Chistoly on gravel, clay and limestone soils. The grapes for the grand vin ...

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Vintage 2019

BORDEAUX VINTAGE 2019

When I visited Bordeaux in early March, Corona was a threat on the horizon and France was more concerned about an air traffic control strike. However, I was traveling to Bordeaux and had the chance to get a first taste of the 2019 vintage. I was looking forward to the en primeur tastings which were scheduled for March 26, 2020 but the tastings were canceled mid-March . I immediately contacted the different associations...

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Ruby. Blackberries, cassis, anise and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits and spices, liquorice, blueberries and spices. Good length. A richer La Tour de By, one of the fullest bodied ever from here. 89-91

  • 91p

Dark purple colour with violet hue and almost black core. Well structured and concentrated nose with aroma reminiscent of blackberries, blackcurrants and dark chocolate. Discreet flowery component in the background. On the palate well structured with firm tannins, freshness and aromatic length.

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Bégadan, Bordeaux
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