Les Tourelles de Longueville Pauillac 2nd Wine 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Les Tourelles de Longueville
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
68% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94; Wine Advocate 91-93; Jeb Dunnuck 90-92; Vinous 90-92; Wine Spectator 91; Decanter 92

Tasting Note
Deep black-fruit core of black plum, blackberry and cassis with graphite, cedar, tobacco, licorice and bay-leaf notes; plush, polished texture, ripe tannins and a long, earthy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef stews, aged cheeses (Comté, Manchego). Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), braised short ribs, umami mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Merlot-led parcels harvested separately; fermented in stainless steel and wood, aged 12 months in French oak (≈30% new). Traditional Bordeaux vinification.

Vineyard Info
Les Tourelles de Longueville is the Merlot-dominant second wine of Château Pichon Longueville Baron (Pauillac, 1855 Deuxième Cru), sourced mainly from the Sainte-Anne plot.