Château Pey La Tour - Réserve Vieilles Vignes
AOC Bordeaux Supérieur
Completely overwhelmed by the quality of this vineyard that dates back to the middle ages, Dourthe acquired the estate in 1990. For more than 25 years, a new viticultural approach was applied across the entire vineyard, respecting the terroir and vines in the quest for optimum fruit quality. As a result of rigorous vineyard management, the harvest is spread markedly over time, allowing all the grapes to be picked at optimum ripeness. The Réserve Vieilles Vignes du Château, which expresses the specific character of the finest terroirs, is aged for 12 - 14 months in the barrel hall next to the winery.
Vinification & Ageing
Cold pre-fermentation maceration applied to certain batches. Traditional vinification in individual batches in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks.
12 - 14 months in oak barrels, in individual batches. Partly aged on the lees.
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Deep ruby in colour with flashes of purple. On the bouquet, intense, ripe, black fruit aromas of blackcurrant and blackberry preside, interweaved with oaky notes. The wine is full-bodied, fleshy and complex on the palate, where notes of kirsch echo the bouquet. Well-integrated tannins complement the rich structure and reveal their true glory in a wondrous finish.
Blend
90% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc
Tasting notes
Characterised by intense, appealing, fresh fruit aromas of great finesse. Lovely rounded character from the outset. The wine is complex and concentrated, while superbly generous and underpinned by silky tannins. The delicious fresh fruit remains a constant throughout the tasting, until the long, flavour-filled finish. This harmonious wine is particularly appealing.
Blend
88% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot
Tasting notes
Very dark and concentrated and tinged with crimson. The intense bouquet offers notes of black berry fruits, underscored by an elegant underlayer of oak. Fleshy on the palate, the wine is generous and concentrated, underscored by prominent, silky tannins. Enormous potential for this Pey La Tour Vieilles Vignes, which culminates in a lengthy, very full-flavoured finish.
Blend
87% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting notes
Very concentrated, almost black in appearance. The intense bouquet delivers an explosion of black berry aromas, of primarily cherries and blackberries, together with a touch of spice. Full and generous on the palate, structured by delicate, silky tannins, coated in fresh, juicy fruit. The delicately integrated oak accompanies the full-flavoured, lingering finish of this superb, concentrated, fleshy and delicious Pey La Tour Reserve Vieilles Vignes.
Blend
88% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot
Tasting notes
Deep and concentrated in appearance. Intense notes of black cherries, ripe fruits and spice define the wine on the bouquet. Generous on the attack, the silky wine coats the palate and reveals good structure. Delicately integrated oak, accompanies the savoury, lingering finish of this impressive, concentrated and fleshy Pey La Tour Réserve Vieilles Vignes.
Blend
88% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot
Tasting notes
Concentrated and bright in appearance. Intensely fruity on the nose, offering delicately spiced notes, and leading up to the full-bodied, all-encompassing palate, where fresh dark fruits are lifted by appealing freshness and evident, yet silky, tannins. Lovely lingering finish characterised by fruit, spice and the odd lingering tannic note that will soon soften.
Blend
88% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot
Medals and Accolades
Tasting notes
Really appealing fresh fruit combined with spicy notes typify the bouquet of the Pey La Tour Reserve Vieilles Vignes 2012. The rounded, generous palate is supported by soft, delicate tannins. A delicious, concentrated wine, with a hint of vanilla oak on the very lengthy, savoury, fresh finish
Blend
5% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 85% Merlot
Medals and Accolades
Médaille d'OR
Médaille d'ARGENT
Tasting notes
Very ripe on the nose, fleshy and wonderfully intense, revealing roasted, mocha notes. The wine is generous on the palate, well-balanced, with fine and rounded tannins which are evident but not at all aggressive. The wine is concentrated with a hint of freshness on the finish.
Blend
90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc
Medals and Accolades
Médaille d'OR
Tasting notes
Dark purple in appearance. The intense, fresh, red fruit aromas of blackcurrant and blackberry characterize the delicately oaked bouquet. The wine is fleshy on the palate and the aromas on the nose increase in intensity, whilst the structure is immediately noticeable. The effect rises like a crescendo and the flavors blend together, the acidity and alcohol form a perfect balance, and the aromas and delicate tannins integrate to perfection. Red fruit notes accompany the wine’s long finish. A great vintage, extremely elegant.
Blend
2% Petit Verdot, 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc
Medals and Accolades
La cuvée réserve 2010 du domaine offre des arômes de cerises noires, de café torréfié, un boisé élégant, une bouche bien charnue, une fraîcheur et des tannins bien arrondis. Une jolie bouteille à prix très intéressant.
Un nez de sous-bois et de champignon avec un fruit net et franc, de la délicatesse dans les tanins et une certaine tenue en fin de bouche sur des notes de cacao. La matière est dense et la finale chocolatée. Il accompagne à merveille une épaule d'agneau confite.
Superbement situé sur l'une des plus belles croupes, Pey La Tour donne un vin profond, en particulier en vieilles vignes. Bénéficiant d'une équipe technique hors pair, il dépasse largement le cadre de sa modeste appellation. Une très belle affaire à acheter par 12.
Tannins à la fois souples et enveloppants, avec ce qu'il faut de fruits noirs autour, c'est déjà très bon à boire.
MEDAILLE D'OR
MEDAILLE D'ARGENT
Médaille d'Or.