Les Tourelles de Longueville Pauillac 2005
Region: Bordeaux, France
Winery: Les Tourelles de Longueville
Variety: Pauillac

"Warm, rich, smoky notes, peppery spice and lots of cassis. Rich, intense, juicy cassis fruit with earthiness on mid palate. Lengthy freshness with good balance and structure. Fresh finish." (Tasting Panel — Decanter World Wine Awards 2005 — October 2005)

Winemaker's Notes: The history of the Pichon family goes back to the Middle Ages. Since then, numerous family members have played a role in the history of Bordeaux. In 1987, AXA-Millésimes acquired the estate. The new owners completely restored the Château and installed ultramodern wine making equipment. For many years now, the estate has crafted Les Tourelles de Longueville, a wine combining the race of the soil of Pichon Longueville and the elegance of type of vines. This wine is made from grapes grown on a duly identified plot, Sainte Anne parcel, and blended with the grapes of young vines.

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