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Marie-Laure Lurton

La Tour de Bessan Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

8.511 ratings
8.81 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

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Marie-Laure LurtonMargaux, MédocCabernet Sauvignon
Top Notes For
Michael Amoruso
8.8

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
8.6

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
Sam Friedland
8.7

Pleasant the first day. Second day was less pleasant.

Pleasant the first day. Second day was less pleasant.

Sep 2nd, 2021
Steven Lee
9.2

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
8.6

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

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

Jul 22nd, 2020
Sam Friedland
8.7

Started nice with black current and some tannins. Dissipated after 30 minutes.

Started nice with black current and some tannins. Dissipated after 30 minutes.

May 2nd, 2020
Sam Friedland
8.5

After decanting slightly opened up. Still tastes green.

After decanting slightly opened up. Still tastes green.

Sep 27th, 2019
Sam Friedland
8.6

A decent Margaux. Some fruit.

A decent Margaux. Some fruit.

Jan 11th, 2019
Zachary Leinberger
8.8

Zachary had this 5 years ago

Zachary had this 5 years ago

Dec 4th, 2018
Don Reich
6.5

Don had this 9 years ago

Don had this 9 years ago

Dec 25th, 2014