2003 La Tour de By
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Tasting notes
Healthy, blackish crimson. Quite evolved fruit on the nose – dangerously so? Very full and winning, but for relatively short term drinking. Round and easy. (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
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Deep purplish crimson with a very slightly weak rim. Strongly green, vegetal notes on the nose. Sweet start to the palate then some green soapiness. Chewy tannins. Very dry tannins in fact on the finish. Not much fun! Out of balance. Sweet at first then green on the finish without enough to tie them together in the middle. Quite painful to taste at this stage. (JR)
About the producer
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.