Tourelles L. Pauillac 2nd Wine 15+16+17+18 4-Pack

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Tourelles L.
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 2nd Wine 15+16+17+18 4-Pack
Vintage:
 
MIXED
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
4x 750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
General critic range across vintages: 2015 WA (Neal Martin) ~92; 2016 WA ~92, Vinous/AG ~92, JS ~94; 2017 WA ~89–91; 2018 WA ~90–92, JS ~94. Frequently scored ~90–94 by major critics

Tasting Note
Plush Merlot-driven Pauillac: blackcurrant, black cherry, plum, cedar, graphite and spice. Medium‑full body with polished, fine-grained tannins and a long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, beef stew, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), braised short ribs, rich miso dishes.

Production Method
Estate-picked, fermented in stainless steel and/or concrete, then matured ~12–18 months in French oak (mix of one‑year used and some new barrels).

Vineyard Info
Les Tourelles de Longueville is the Merlot‑dominant second wine of Château Pichon‑Longueville (Pichon Baron), an historic 1855 Second Growth in Pauillac.