Tasting Notes

Maturity:

Keep/Drink

ABV:

13.5 %

Notes

This is yet another wonderful example of Tourelles de Longueville. Hailing predominantly from the Sainte Anne vineyard, this 65% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot blend is typically generous and seductive. Aromas of Christmas pudding, spices, red currants and crème de cassis float from the glass. On the palate there are swathes of pure hedgerow fruit interspersed with floral and mineral notes. Texturally it is ever so suave; a glossy, modern style, which is eminently drinkable, yet it doesn’t lose sight of its origins – this is clearly a Pauillac of distinction.

Critics score

Score:

100

Source:

Neal Martin, Vinous

Date:

03/2018

Notes

The 2014 Les Tourelles de Longueville has a rather muddled and herbaceous bouquet that lacks real lift from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, fresh and lively, not complex but there is decent length towards the finish. I have never been totally convinced by this Deuxième Vin and this blind tasting is further evidence that other vintages offer much more. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.

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