Presentation
Presentation
Château Tour de Bonnet exists in white, rosé and red versions. This wine was created to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the construction of a belvedere by André Lurton's grandfather, Léonce Récapet. The deep red colour is extremely attractive and the smooth, delicious and very soft tannin provides backbone to the long, elegant and fruity aftertaste.
The vintage
2022 was a particularly atypical year due to extreme weather conditions. ln addition to a very early frost in the spring, which affected the vineyard just as the vines were starting to bud, there was a long period of exceptional drought from May until the end of September. The result was low yields and a perfect state of health at harvest time throughout the vineyard.
Terroir
Clay-limestone and clay-siliceous.
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Double Guyot.
Grape Harvest: Mechanical harvests.
Grape Harvest: Mechanical harvests.
Harvest
16 September - 10 October 2022
Winemaking
ln stainless steel, temperature-controlled tanks with patented cap-breaking system.
Ageing
ln tanks and in barrels.
Varietals
Cabernet sauvignon : 50%
Merlot : 50%
Merlot : 50%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13,5 % vol.
Age of vines : 20 years years old
Advice
Serving
Serve between 13°C and 15°C.
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
With its brilliant cherry-red hue and luminous reflections, the color already hints at the wine’s freshness.
The nose reveals an intense bouquet of crisp red fruits – strawberry, redcurrant, raspberry – enhanced by a touch of indulgence.
On the palate, the supple and elegant attack quickly gives way to a full and generous texture. The mid-palate combines volume and roundness, supported by fine, silky tannins. The finish stands out for its balance and freshness, delivering a harmonious, approachable, and charming wine, whose great drinkability makes it an ideal companion for many occasions of enjoyment.
The nose reveals an intense bouquet of crisp red fruits – strawberry, redcurrant, raspberry – enhanced by a touch of indulgence.
On the palate, the supple and elegant attack quickly gives way to a full and generous texture. The mid-palate combines volume and roundness, supported by fine, silky tannins. The finish stands out for its balance and freshness, delivering a harmonious, approachable, and charming wine, whose great drinkability makes it an ideal companion for many occasions of enjoyment.
Food pairings
Cold meat platter, roast free-range chicken, tomato and mozzarella pizza, mild, creamy cheese.
