Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Château LaTour de Bessan – Margaux 2022
Bordeaux – France 🇫🇷

Overview
A cru bourgeois property in the heart of Margaux, LaTour de Bessan showcases the elegance and structure that define the Left Bank. The 2022 vintage, shaped by a warm growing season, highlights both concentration and finesse — a reminder of how Margaux balances power with perfume.

Aromas & Flavors
Expressive cassis, black cherry, and blueberry meld with notes of cedar, graphite, and violet. Subtle hints of tobacco leaf and spice linger in the background, adding Bordeaux’s signature complexity.

Mouthfeel
Medium to full-bodied with polished tannins and a vibrant core of acidity. Silky yet structured, showing poise on the mid-palate and a lingering, refined finish. Built to age, but already offering glimpses of charm.

Food Pairings
Ideal with classic Bordeaux fare — roast lamb, duck breast, or beef tenderloin. Also pairs beautifully with mushroom dishes and aged cheeses like Comté.

Verdict
A stylish Margaux that balances depth with elegance. While the 2022 is still young, its aromatic lift and refined structure promise rewarding evolution over the next decade. A Left Bank classic in the making. 🍷cheers! — 25 days ago

Jason Shidler

9.0

We had it again in Narragansett. Great affirmation that we like this wine. — 2 months ago

Joe Christenson

9.2

Deep red fruit, leather, violet, cocoa. Lots of depth, weighty without being dull. Drinking well right now, 2017 vintage. Perfect at cellar temp. — 4 months ago

romo

9.0

Without all the wood, I thought, for a minute, maybe I do like Tempranillo. — 15 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Deep Ruby with aromas of jammy fruit, pepper and toasty cedar. On the palate flavors of black currant, jammy blackberry and pepper, vivid acidity with fine grainy tannins, long finish ending with fruit, pepper spice, oak and earthy character. Nice. — 2 months ago

Becky Chidester

9.2

Delicious tastes like a Rioja — 4 months ago

TwiLea Fletcher

9.2

04.10.25
THIS is how you end your vacation .
Just the right amount of everything (earth fruit and tobacco) so you can push through the time change and go to bed at the right time.
Tagging you April and Sandy as my Spain and Delectable buddies! — 6 months ago

with Sandy and April

Freddy R. Troya

8.9

Château de Camarsac – Grand Vin de Bordeaux 2020
Bordeaux – France 🇫🇷

Overview
From the Thierry Lurton family, this Grand Vin de Bordeaux red is a Merlot-led blend with Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc, crafted in a rustic and approachable style. Typical of regional Bordeaux, it’s designed for value and everyday enjoyment, showing honest character rather than polish.

Aromas & Flavors
Red currant, blackberry, and plum, joined by earthy notes, light spice, and a touch of tobacco. A rustic edge gives it regional charm.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied, firm but easy tannins. Rustic and earthy, with freshness and a casual finish — classic regional Bordeaux.

Food Pairings
Great with charcuterie, roast chicken, pizza, or bistro fare. Perfect for a weekday table wine.

Verdict
A rustic, everyday Bordeaux red — casual, earthy, and satisfying in its honest simplicity. 🍷cheers!

Did You Know?
Château de Camarsac dates back to the 14th century and was once linked to the Black Prince during the Hundred Years’ War. Today, under Thierry Lurton, it continues to produce approachable, everyday Bordeaux with deep historic roots. — 11 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Deep Ruby with aromas of jammy fruit, pepper and toasty cedar. On the palate flavors of black currant, jammy blackberry and pepper, vivid acidity with fine grainy tannins, long finish ending with fruit, pepper spice, oak and earthy character. Nice. — 2 months ago

Austin Hohnke

9.0

Drinking well with some air. Showing deep garnet in the glass. Dark, stewed blackberry and mulberry with potting soil, sarsaparilla, incense, licorice, and wood spice. Classic left bank. About 3/4 Cab and 1/4 Merlot. — 5 months ago