ITEM: 136882
UPC: 3760020097790
Chateau Pichon Baron
chateau pichon baron les tourelles de longueville 2016 750ml
$74.99
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Les Tourelles de Longueville is one of the second wines of the property. Named after the turrets that embellish the château, it embodies the charm of the estate. The grapes that are used to blend the wine come essentially from the Sainte Anne plot, planted mainly to merlot, giving to it a distinctive personality. Les Tourelles de Longueville is an invitation to enter a world of flavour, charm, roundness and sensual delight. This wine provides an introduction to the spirit of Pichon Baron and can be enjoyed young or aged in the cellar for 15 years or more.
TASTING NOTE
Les Tourelles de Longueville 2016 has an intense, deep ruby red colour. The nose offers notes of fresh red fruit such as redcurrant and raspberry. The palate gives an impression of freshness, wild flowers and morning dew. The attack is well defined and builds to a crescendo. The structure is taut. The finish is drawn out and sappy. This Tourelles de Longueville is fresh, well integrated, accessible and full of charm
Blend: 58% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
CRITICAL ACCLAIM
JS94, James Suckling
"Deliciously ripe and balanced with attractive, earthy nuances, surrounding ripe-plum and red-berry aromas and flavors. Sheet-like tannins layer up neatly and build a long, esteemed finish. Second wine of Pichon Baron. Try from 2023."
RP92, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
"The 2016 Les Tourelles de Longueville is a blend of 58% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot (from young vines that are destined to go into the Grand Vin one day, according to Christian Seely), matured in 30% new oak for 12 months. It offers a mixture of red and black fruit on the nose, just a touch of melted tar with fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with quite a powerful opening, dense black fruit tinged with graphite, a solid Deuxième Vin with a slightly aloof finish (at least at the moment). There is a pleasant graphite note lingering long on the aftertaste that completes a fine Pauillac to enjoy over the next 12-15 years."
JD92, Jeb Dunnuck
"The more Merlot-dominated cuvée, the 2016 Les Tourelles de Longueville is a beauty in 2016 and is a fair click better than 2015. Fleshy, forward, medium to full-bodied, and straight-up sumptuous, with lots of cassis, cedary herbs, and spice-driven aromatics, it’s another terrific wine from this estate. It’s certainly the more approachable of the trio and ideal for drinking over the coming 10-15 years."
750ml Bottle