2003 Les Tourelles de Longueville, Pauillac

"2003 was a heatwave vintage which proved challenging for winemakers. In Bordeaux the most successful villages were St Estèphe and Pauillac. Les Tourelles de Longueville has a higher than usual percentage of Merlot and is very forward, exhibiting juicy, plummy fruit, soft tannins and considerable length on the finish. Second wines of top châteaux like this have come on in leaps and bounds and represent excellent value as sources of affordable good Claret. Try with lamb and hard cheese."  (Alun Griffiths MW - BBR Wine Director)