Chateau la Tour de by Merlot Noir 2016 — Médoc - 2016
WINE | RED WINE | BORDEAUX | MEDOCBottle of : 75cl
Merlot
A limited release from the oldest vines
- Crafted from the château's most mature vineyard parcels, this Merlot Noir expresses the depth and complexity that comes only from established vines. The selection reflects La Tour de By's commitment to quality fruit at its peak.
- Merlot Noir reveals its true character here: supple, fruit-forward, and structured without heaviness. The wine balances richness with freshness, offering the velvet texture the variety is prized for, without the oak-driven intensity of grander Bordeaux.
- Direct from our cellars in northern France, this vintage reaches you at a fair merchant's price, reflecting our philosophy of offering fine Bordeaux without unnecessary markup.
Pairings
Spicy dishes, soft cheese, cold cuts, red meat, grill and barbecue, lamb, game, hard cheese
Taste
Generous, powerful
Unit Price
£39.43
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Product features : Chateau la Tour de by Merlot Noir 2016 — Médoc
Breeding
New French oak barrels for 18 months
On the eye
Deep ruby red with brilliant clarity and fine intensity
On the nose
Generous bouquet of ripe red and dark fruits: wild strawberry, raspberry, and dark plum with subtle earthiness beneath
In the mouth
Rich attack with good structure and power, yet marked by a refreshing fruit character that keeps the wine digestible and lively. The plum notes persist on the palate with a juicy, natural quality
This Merlot Noir offers an unpretentious expression of Bordeaux character. It delivers the velvet texture Merlot is known for without the rigid oak structure of classified growths. Ideal for those seeking La Tour de By's signature style in a wine of immediate appeal and easy enjoyment. Pairs excellently with beef sauté and casual entertaining.
Nicolas françois, propriétaire passionné des halles de quercamps
CHATEAU LA TOUR DE BY
Set on 94 hectares of gravelly soils at Bégadan in the northern Médoc, Château la Tour de By produces red, white and rosé wines under the Bordeaux appellation, across two well-exposed gravel ridges facing the Gironde. Founded in 1599 and acquired in 1965 by Marc Pagès, the château is today run by his grandsons Frédéric Le Clerc and Benjamin Richer de Forges. The blend is led by Cabernet-Sauvignon at 60%, supported by Merlot and Petit Verdot, delivering the structure and definition that Médoc gravel terroir does so well. At Halles Quercamps, we selected this château for the reliability of its vintages, its clear terroir expression, and its HVE certification. A dependable reference for lovers of structured Médoc.
MEDOC
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Château la Tour de By propose avec ce Merlot Noir une interprétation décomplexée du Médoc. Issu des plus vieilles vignes du domaine, ce rouge rubis intense conjugue la puissance tannique à une belle fraîcheur fruitée. Un vin velouté et digeste, sans lourdeur, qui se révèle idéal en repas de famille ou entre amis autour d\'un sauté de boeuf.