Rating: Gault Millau 15.5/20, Decanter 3*** (Recommended)
Great wines are made first and foremost from a true terroir, and it’s safe to say that the terroir of La Tour de By is certainly among the greats! This 2001 vintage is characterized by its beautiful harmony, with aromas of raspberry and blackcurrant that display surprising youthfulness; on the palate, it offers remarkable silkiness and finesse, culminating in a long, harmonious finish.
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Eye
A beautiful, deep red color
Nose
aromas that remain surprisingly fresh (raspberry, blackcurrant)
Palate
Beautiful finesse and richness, with a finish featuring silky tannins and good length
Serve
decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2010
High point
2012
Drink before
2016
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des volailles ou des gibiers à plumes, de l'agneau, du bœuf grillé, des ragoûts, des rôtis de veau ou de porc, des fromages type parmesan, roquefort, camembert...<br/> Par exemple : une bécasse à la ficelle, une entrecôte aux sarments, une côte d'agneau rôtie, des lamproies à la bordelaise
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Rated (2012 Guide) 4*Stars (Very high-quality production)
About the estate:
“Acquired in 1965 by Marc Pagès—who has since passed away, but whose two grandsons are still involved at La Tour de By—the château is beautifully situated on the banks of the Gironde. Now covering nearly 100 hectares, the vineyard includes a beautiful plot near the château, on magnificent Garonne gravel soils, as well as another located in Saint-Christoly, on clay-limestone terroir. La Tour de By has been managed since 2005 by Frédéric Le Clerc, one of Marc Pagès’s grandsons.”
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2012 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
“A good half of the vineyard occupies the most beautiful hilltop of Bégadan’s Gunzian gravel soils, along the riverbank, in a magnificent setting. The microclimate favors Merlot and Cabernet, planted in equal proportions. The estate owes much to the dedication of Marc Pagès, who has since passed away. His heirs are continuing along the same path, pushing even further in their pursuit of maturity and precision in winemaking. The most recent vintages are impressive.”
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. CHRISTIAN C. Posted on 02/27/2013
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