2010 Tourelles de Longueville
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The 2010 Les Tourelles de Longueville has a pretty, more floral bouquet than its peers, hints of wilted violet joining the vibrant black fruit, rendering this quite Margaux-like in style. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity, a little chewy but with good body and depth towards the finish. What is just missing is the precision and finesse on the finish. Good potential, but I would like to see more pedigree. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 10-Year On Bordeaux horizontal.
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Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Les Tourelles de Longueville has a pretty nose of wilted roses, dried lavender and kirsch followed by notions of boysenberries, warm cassis and unsmoked cigars with a waft of cedar chest. Medium-bodied, the palate is a bit edgy with mouth-coating, chewy tannins and bold freshness masking the fruit slightly on the finish.
60% Merlot. Tasted blind. Garnet with brick rim. Dark and smoky on the nose, a little beefy. Tight, chalky texture with fine dark fruit at the core. Finesse not mass though there’s plenty of fruit for the longer term. (JH)
Made mainly from Merlot from the Ste-Anne plot at the top of the property. Looks quite mature at the rim on the deep ruby. Very classy elevage on the nose. Gentle and aproachable without the rigour of a grand vin but pretty smart for currently drinking with a nice long finish. (JR)
About the producer
Pauillac’s Ch. Pichon Baron, formerly known as Ch. Pichon-Longueville Baron, is ranked as one of the 15 Second Growths from the 1855 Classification and is considered one of the "Super Seconds".