Marie-Laure Lurton

La Tour de Bessan Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

8.7112 ratings
8.78 pro ratings
Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Michael Amoruso

Fragrant! A good entry Margaux. Gravelly cassis black cherry.

Fragrant! A good entry Margaux. Gravelly cassis black cherry.

2 people found it helpfulJan 10th, 2016
Ted Boydston

Strong saffron scents overwhelm a passive mouthfeel that has heavy oak, green pepper, and dark fruits. Medium body and tannin. A wine that you must pair with food; perhaps Spanish? Definitely not a sipping wine.

Strong saffron scents overwhelm a passive mouthfeel that has heavy oak, green pepper, and dark fruits. Medium body and tannin. A wine that you must pair with food; perhaps Spanish? Definitely not a sipping wine.

1 person found it helpfulJun 10th, 2016
TJ
8.9

Deep in color, savory nose. Dark cherries, tar, fine tannins. Quite good at this price point.

Deep in color, savory nose. Dark cherries, tar, fine tannins. Quite good at this price point.

1 person found it helpfulMar 15th, 2016
Joe Paradise

I think an excellent value. Complexity and typicity of margaux. Certainly a bit young but i think this could be great. Rspecially at $24

I think an excellent value. Complexity and typicity of margaux. Certainly a bit young but i think this could be great. Rspecially at $24

1 person found it helpfulApr 16th, 2015
Louie Christensen

Definitely not ready yet. Tight, a bit tart.

Definitely not ready yet. Tight, a bit tart.

Mar 4th, 2017
Stacy Markow

Definite value. Nice dinner wine for the $$$

Definite value. Nice dinner wine for the $$$

Jun 21st, 2015
Michael Amoruso

Lots of can flavors here. Gravel, black fruits. Still some perfume notes.

Lots of can flavors here. Gravel, black fruits. Still some perfume notes.

Mar 5th, 2024
Sam Friedland

Pleasant the first day. Second day was less pleasant.

Pleasant the first day. Second day was less pleasant.

Sep 2nd, 2021
Steven Lee

Outdoor dinner at box hill night market. Good music and atmosphere. Dark brooding nose.

Outdoor dinner at box hill night market. Good music and atmosphere. Dark brooding nose.

Mar 26th, 2021
Sam Friedland

Some bouquet and fruit. But it is still too tannic!

Some bouquet and fruit. But it is still too tannic!

Jul 22nd, 2020