Wines Bordeaux Château Les Tourelles De Longueville, Chateau Pichon - Paulliac - 2014

Château Les Tourelles De Longueville 2014, bearing the cuvée nomenclature “Paulliac” and bottled in magnum, is an intriguing representative of the Bordeaux Rouge style. While precise blend information can sometimes vary, wines from this region and château are generally composed of the classic Bordeaux trio, often led by Merlot with significant proportions of Cabernet Sauvignon, and a touch of Cabernet Franc. The 2014 vintage stands out for its elegance and freshness, shaped by a relatively cool growing season that allowed grapes to ripen with structure and aromatic finesse. Expect a deep ruby hue and an expressive nose, marked by notes of blackcurrant, cedar, blackberry, graphite and subtle spice, all enveloped in polished tannins and a lingering, poised finish. Maturation in French oak generally brings an added dimension of toasty vanilla, smokiness, and gentle structure.

This wine hails from the wider Bordeaux appellation, specifically from Pauillac, a commune renowned for producing some of Bordeaux’s most esteemed and ageworthy reds. Pauillac’s exceptional gravel soils, close to the Gironde estuary, ensure excellent drainage and warmth, contributing to the refinement and complexity for which its wines are known. The region’s maritime climate tempers extremes, providing a slow and balanced ripening of the grapes. Bordeaux as a whole carries a long-standing tradition of fine winemaking, with the left bank especially celebrated for its robust, structured reds.

Château Les Tourelles De Longueville 2014 pairs harmoniously with classic French dishes such as roast lamb with herbs, entrecôte steak Bordelaise, or confit duck. Its structure and earthy undertones also complement game birds or mature cheeses—think Comté or aged Manchego. For a local touch, consider a Pauillac lamb cutlet or a beef daube gently simmered in red wine.

To best appreciate the wine’s nuanced aromatics and texture, decanting is advisable, particularly when served from magnum. Serve at around 16-18°C. This temperature will allow its bouquet to unfold beautifully, revealing both its youthful vigour and the first signs of noble maturity.