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Les Tourelles De Longueville 2013
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Tasting notes
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The Merlot-based Les Tourelles de Longueville is soft, fruity and accessible. Sweet red berries, crushed flowers, mint and spices meld together in a pliant, approachable Pauillac to drink upon release and over the near term. The blend is 63% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Petit Verdot.
Reviewed by: James Suckling
A delicious second wine, with blueberry and floral character. Medium body, fine tannins and a fruity finish. A little hollow in the mid-palate. Lemony and salty. 63% merlot, 7% petite verdot and 30% cabernet sauvignon.
Reviewed by: James Suckling
A silky yet chewy second wine with black berry and sweet tobacco aromas and flavors. Full body, medium finish. Lacks a little bit of a center palate. Drink now.
About the Producer
Les Tourelles de Longueville is rated as a Super Second, which is comparable to the First Growth. The proportion of Baron’s second-brand grapes is 58% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. The brewing method is mainly based on plots, so the winemaker can accurately grasp the influence of soil quality and annual climate. Merlot pre-fermented low-temperature maceration for 4-6 days. The rest were soaked in a stainless steel temperature-controlled tank for 20 days in the traditional way. Lactic acid fermentation in large tanks. 70% will use one-year barrels, 30% new barrels, aging for 12 months
