Château Les Tourelles Bordeaux Rouge 2019

Château Les Tourelles Bordeaux Rouge 2019

Smooth & Classic Dry Red Merlot • Cabernet Sauvignon • Cabernet Franc Bordeaux , France
Classic Claret without the hefty price tag. Silky dark fruit, gentle spice and beautifully food-friendly.
£12.95
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Why You'll Love It
Cracking claret, this. Certainly on the softer side with youthful, easy-drinking fresh red fruit flavours of cherry, raspberry, and strawberry compote. Grown up with just a touch of cedar and spice. Perhaps this is mid-week in both price and style?! Though being so high on the drinkability scale, perhaps one should wait until the weekend where we are afforded the luxury of time to both cook and recover. Hearty beef stew would be a winner with this, but ensure you have more than one bottle to hand. You'll have consumed most of the first bottle whilst slaving over the stove.
About The Producer
Château Les Tourelles is a 10.5-hectare estate located in the Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux region, specialising in both red and sweet white wines. Bought in 1938 by Jean Darriet, the estate is currently managed by the 6th generation of winemakers. Situated on hilly terrain with good gravel terroir and natural drainage, the vineyards produce high-quality grapes that are often aged in stainless steel to preserve fresh fruit characteristics. The estate offers an easy-drinking style of Bordeaux Red and an unctuous Cadillac sweet white wine. It is a highly respected producer known for producing accessible, well-structured wines.
Winemaking Information
The grapes are sourced from sustainably managed vineyards across the Bordeaux appellation before undergoing a traditional vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Each parcel is fermented separately to preserve fruit purity before blending. The wine is then matured in French oak, adding subtle notes of cedar, spice and vanilla while softening the tannins. The result is a classic claret that balances ripe fruit with freshness and elegance, ready to enjoy now while retaining the structure expected of Bordeaux.
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Wine Details
Grape
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
Region Bordeaux
Country France
Wine Type Red
Wine Style Smooth & Classic Dry Red
Vintage 2019
ABV 13%
Volume 750ml
Note: Wines listed as "Organic" and "Biodynamic" refer to both practising and certified production.