Chateau Tour de Segur 2018 750ml

Red Wine from Bordeaux

91 Vinous Media
90 James Suckling
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Product Details

Varietal Red Wine
Region Bordeaux
Country France
Producer André Lurton Family
ABV 13.5%
Size 750 ml

There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here, in the home of the world's finest wines, the type and quality of grapes used is of utmost importance, and the legendary wineries which work on the banks of the Gironde river have mastered the careful art of juice blending to find the perfect balance for their produce. Whilst there are six 'official' Bordeaux grapes, the two key varietals for almost every fine Bordeaux wine are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and with good reason. Whilst Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are renowned for their acidity and astringency, strong fruit and spice flavors and full body, Merlot grapes are notably rounded, soft, fleshy and lighter on tannin. The combination of these two varietals, along with a small percentage of (commonly) Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc, is the perfect balancing act – the two grape varietals cancel out each others weaker points, and accentuate all that is good about the other.

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Professional Ratings

91 Vinous Media
The 2018 La Tour de Segur is ripe, juicy and boisterous, all of which will make it easy to drink upon release. Crème de cassis, chocolate and sweet spice are all pushed forward. This racy, opulent Lussac Saint-Émilion is sure to be a crowd pleaser. The blend is 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc.
90 James Suckling
A fruity red with juicy and ripe tannins, medium body and a savory finish.