Margaux - Château La Tour de Bessan 2018 in half-bottle 37.5 cl

This Margaux is produced by Marie-Laure Lurton, owner of Château La Tour de Bessan. This estate is one of the best in the prestigious Margaux appellation. La Tour de Bessan produces Bordeaux wines of beautiful finesse to be enjoyed with poultry or red meat, a coffee or chocolate dessert.

The Estate

The tower at the origin of the property dates from the 13th century. This building was intended to protect the lord during his visits to his lands. Several noble families have succeeded one another there and in 1972 Lucien Lurton bought the tower and the vineyard from the Clauzel family and established the wine estate. It was in 1992 that his daughter Marie-Laure took over the reins of the property. After investments dedicated to the vineyard and then the rehabilitation of a building dating from 1934, these state-of-the-art technical installations have allowed this magnificent property to be among the finest references of the Margaux appellation.

The terroir

The plots that make up the Château La Tour de Bessan vineyard are located in Soussans, Arsac and Cantenac, three communes of the Margaux appellation. The soils of this terroir are made up of Pyrenean gravel with more or less clay depending on the area.

The grape variety

The grape varieties have been selected to best adapt to each of the terroirs of this Margaux. Merlot is harvested first and gives the wine a fruity taste, all in roundness and its beautiful intense color. Cabernet Sauvignon is the king grape variety because it occupies 60% of the planted areas of the Margaux appellation. Its aromatic qualities are particularly rich and it offers excellent aging potential. Petit Verdot is a later grape variety, it is harvested after Cabernet Sauvignon and it is included in the blend to enhance the color and bring its little spicy note.

The wine

Château La Tour de Bessan is a red wine from the Margaux appellation. This half-bottle is produced by Marie-Laure Lurton, heiress of a large Bordeaux family. This Margaux is an elegant and charming wine. On the nose, notes of small red and black fruits are expressed such as blackcurrant and redcurrant, followed by small spicy touches. On the palate, its delicate texture of already well-melted tannins will seduce you. Between power and finesse, with a beautiful freshness, this Bordeaux will pair well with red meat or furred game, dishes in sauce and strong cheeses such as Munster.

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