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James Suckling, March 2019 (Vintage 2016)Shows finesse with polished tannins and beautiful fruit character, from walnuts to currants. Medium body, delicate tannins and a delicious finish. Drink after 2021.
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Médoc Château La Tour de By
2016
Located in Bégadan, north of the Médoc appellation and close to the Gironde, La Tour de By has very ancient roots. From the 16th century, vines have been cultivated at La Tour de By and the Château's known origin dates back to 1599, when it was acquired by Pierre Tizon, lord of the fief of By. The Tower was built in 1825 on the ruins of a wheat mill, serving as a lighthouse for sailors sailing on the Gironde estuary until the beginning of the 20th century. Alfred Rubichon had the current...
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Since 1980, the operation has given priority to ecological methods and the management of diseases and parasites.
Aging in stave oak barrels (30% new) for 16 months in the half-buried aging cellar.
Intense garnet color, this wine opens with a deep nose of candied black fruits and aging notes reminiscent of toasted wood. We feel an opulent and tasty tannic structure. Pairings with bordelaise flank steak, duck breast and mushroom risotto.
Shows finesse with polished tannins and beautiful fruit character, from walnuts to currants. Medium body, delicate tannins and a delicious finish. Drink after 2021.
See detailed press reviewIt's impressive how even a small percentage of Petit Verdot can bring color and spice to a wine.That's case in this wine that is rich while also stylish, full of tannins as well as freshness. Drink from 2022.
See detailed press reviewThe structured Cabernet Sauvignon in this ripe wine gives attractive black-currant flavors and a core of tannins that will allow it to age. It is a great food wine: fruity, structured and sure to age well. Drink from 2024.
See detailed press reviewNon pas un « canon », mais un petit canon juste et proportionné, issu d’un beau millésime offrant caractère et équilibre. Voilà ce classique dans une forme splendide actuellement, prêt à taquiner votre onglet ou votre bavette-frites sans choir au boulot. Tout le parfum du beau médoc, suggestif et terrien, pourvu d’une étoffe serrée, bien fraîche. (5+)
See detailed press reviewNe manquez pas le très réussi 2016, à la bouche à la fois ample et souple, très fondue. Un très joli classique médocain à encaver pour une décennie.
See detailed press reviewDeep cherry red. Fresh aroma of cedar and cassis, plus the sweetness of oak spice, very slightly herbaceous but in a good way. On the palate, powerful, dry, chewy and slightly hot on the finish but otherwise well balanced between fruit and structure. A big wine with big tannins and just brought down a little by the heat of the alcohol.
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