COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
Château la Tour de By
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château La Tour de By 2018 is a red wine from the Médoc appellation in Bordeaux, France. The estate is one of the oldest in the Médoc, with a history dating back to the 16th century, and is named after a prominent tower on its property. The Pagès family has a long association with the château. The vineyard is situated on gravelly soils characteristic of the Médoc's Left Bank, on one of its highest elevations, with vines averaging 40 years in age, some reaching up to a century old. The 2018 vintage in Bordeaux was a challenging year that resulted in wines of notable quality.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€27
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate's name comes from a distinctive tower on its grounds.
Fact 02
Vines here can be up to 100 years old.
Fact 03
The 2018 vintage is considered one of the estate's best.
Fact 04
It's classified as a Cru Bourgeois.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Château La Tour de By 2018 involves traditional vinification with extended macerations, typically around three weeks. Fermentation can occur in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and oak vats, followed by malolactic fermentation in vat. The wine is then aged for approximately 16 months in oak barrels, with 30% of them being new. Vineyard management emphasizes ecological methods, utilizing natural compost and avoiding chemical fertilizers.
