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Tasting notes
Score 90/100 · Drink 1992-2026, William Kelley, Wine Advocate, Dec 2023

The 1982 La Tour de By is still a very solid bottle at age 41. Offering up aromas of sweet black fruits, cassis, cigar ash and loamy soil, it's medium-bodied, supple and fleshy, with melted tannins and a sapid finish.

Critic scores

Critic scores
90
90/100

William Kelley, Wine Advocate

About the producer

Ch. la Tour de By
La Tour de By

Situated on a gravel outcrop on the banks of the Gironde, this property has 94 hectares under vine, producing reliably consistent, traditionally styled Claret that really delivers for the price.

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Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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