Marie-Laure Lurton

La Tour de Bessan Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

8.624 ratings

8.72 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

Louie Christensen

8.5

Definitely not ready yet. Tight, a bit tart.

Definitely not ready yet. Tight, a bit tart.

Mar 4th, 2017

9.1

Just baby but after a few hours in crystal this baby showed well. Musk, tobacco, and dried berries with soft tannins. Good wine from an approachable vintage.

Just baby but after a few hours in crystal this baby showed well. Musk, tobacco, and dried berries with soft tannins. Good wine from an approachable vintage.

Jun 30th, 2020

9.1

No formal notes but as others have noted, a nice valueMargaux

No formal notes but as others have noted, a nice valueMargaux

Mar 11th, 2018

9.0

Chain Bridge Cellars. $25.00. Classic Left Bank Bordeaux. Great tannins.

Chain Bridge Cellars. $25.00. Classic Left Bank Bordeaux. Great tannins.

Sep 3rd, 2017

8.3

Good wine. Takes a little while to open up. Continues to change even a couple glasses in.

Good wine. Takes a little while to open up. Continues to change even a couple glasses in.

Jul 8th, 2017

8.9

$23.99. Same producer as Duplessis. Nice tannins.

$23.99. Same producer as Duplessis. Nice tannins.

Mar 11th, 2017

Sommelier/Beverage Director Gull Lake Golf Resorts

8.8

Erik had this 7 years ago

Erik had this 7 years ago

Sep 23rd, 2017

8.7

Romano had this 4 years ago

Romano had this 4 years ago

Mar 14th, 2020

8.9

James had this 5 years ago

James had this 5 years ago

Apr 27th, 2019

9.0

Haley had this 5 years ago

Haley had this 5 years ago

Jan 8th, 2019