Note: Robert Parker – ranked among the best 1989 wines of the Médoc AOC
The last great vintage of the 1980s, 1989 is characterized by great suppleness. The château describes it as follows: “ This truly great wine has confirmed our expectations. Full-bodied and approachable with a magnificent ruby color, it fits well within the 85–90 range. Thanks to its extremely refined aromas and very supple tannins, it is very enjoyable right now.”
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Eye
pretty ruby dress
Palate
Very pleasant, with a beautiful structure, delicate aromas, and supple tannins
Serve
decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2010
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with poultry or game birds, lamb, grilled beef, stews, veal or pork roasts, and cheeses such as Parmesan, Roquefort, and Camembert...
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Rated estate (2012 guide): 4 stars (Very high-quality production)
About the estate:
"Acquired in 1965 by Marc Pagès—who has since passed away, though two of his 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 soil. 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 Gunzian gravel in Bégadan, along the river, on a magnificent site. 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 ripeness and precision in winemaking. The latest vintages are impressive.”
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