Les Tourelles de Longueville 2019

Les Tourelles de Longueville 2019

Red Wine from Pauillac, Bordeaux, France

$100.00

Size: 750 ml

Vintage: 2019

ABV: 14.5%

Producer: Chateau Pichon Baron
Named for the turrets of Château Pichon Baron, Les Tourelles de Longueville 2019 is a Merlot-dominant expression of Pauillac. It offers a charming and approachable style that is an invitation into the essence of the estate. The hot, dry growing season resulted in a wine with concentrated black fruit, richness, and plush texture that can be enjoyed young or cellar-aged.

Profile:

Color: An intense, dark, purple-black color.

Nose: The bouquet offers notes of ripe, crushed black plums, and fresh blackberries. It also has hints of tilled earth, pencil lead, licorice, charcoal, and bay leaves.

Palate: On the palate, this is a full-bodied wine with a mouth-coating texture and plush, ripe black fruits. Plush tannins provide a soft texture, balanced by ample freshness and balanced acidity.

Finish: The finish is long and earthy, with elegant and fine tannins.

Food Pairing: Pairs well with grilled meats, roasted lamb, duck, hard cheeses (like aged Gouda or Comté), and dishes with rich sauces such as beef Wellington or mushroom risotto.

What’s In It: 68% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot

How It Was Made:

Vinification: Grapes are harvested by hand after reaching optimal ripeness. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats.

Aging: Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. 30% of the barrels are new oak, while the remaining 70% are one-year-old.