Château La Tour de Bessan
Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend
Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
1997 vintage. A nice surprise in a vintage that was not highly regarded. Today, the 1997 outshined the 2000 La Tour de Bessan. Wonderful tasting with Marie-Laure Lurton, who kindly opened older vintages of La Tour de Bessan and Villegeorge. Unfortunately the 1961 Villegeorge was corked but one could tell the structure of the wine,it should be great from a good bottle.
1997 vintage. A nice surprise in a vintage that was not highly regarded. Today, the 1997 outshined the 2000 La Tour de Bessan. Wonderful tasting with Marie-Laure Lurton, who kindly opened older vintages of La Tour de Bessan and Villegeorge. Unfortunately the 1961 Villegeorge was corked but one could tell the structure of the wine,it should be great from a good bottle.
Jun 30th, 20252018 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, 2021Surprisingly smooth, light sweetness, light tannins
Surprisingly smooth, light sweetness, light tannins
2 people found it helpfulJul 4th, 2017
This was surprisingly nice.
This was surprisingly nice.
2 people found it helpfulJun 10th, 2016
Blueberry, black berry, touch of oak,cedar
Dry, mid+ acidity, mid tannin well grained
Too early to drink, but I felt even so acidity stands out
Blueberry, black berry, touch of oak,cedar
Dry, mid+ acidity, mid tannin well grained
Too early to drink, but I felt even so acidity stands out
Bordeaux: high-maintenance, and punishing in its youth, complex, amorphous, and potentially unrewarding regardless of age.
Bordeaux: high-maintenance, and punishing in its youth, complex, amorphous, and potentially unrewarding regardless of age.
1 person found it helpfulMar 18th, 2013
Nice dark fruit, earth, fresh, complex
Nice dark fruit, earth, fresh, complex
Sep 9th, 2014
Pepper, oak, black current and a bit of cassis. Soft chewy tannin. Would want to try in several years.
Pepper, oak, black current and a bit of cassis. Soft chewy tannin. Would want to try in several years.
Dec 4th, 2023