Notes: RVF 16.5/20
“Once again showcasing the winemaking, this cuvée offers hints of smoke and licorice. On the palate, the texture is soft and smooth, with tannins still developing.” (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2012 - Gault Millau)
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Eye
A deep red color
Nose
It is characterized by lovely aromas of dark fruits—cherry, blackberry—and a few well-integrated woody notes
Palate
A smooth attack with a dense mid-palate and tannins that are both very ripe and firm. The balance is harmonious and completely free of any harshness. The finish is remarkable for its length and its alluring, lingering fruity flavors.
Serve
decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2023
Production
36,000 cases
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/>
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, but two of whose 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 excellence of French wine production.)
About the estate:
“A good half of the vineyard occupies the most beautiful ridge of Gunjian gravel in Bégadan, along the river, in a magnificent setting. The microclimate favors Merlot and Cabernet, planted in equal proportions. The château 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.”
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