"A very well-constructed wine with harmonious aromas of ripe fruit and mocha-toned oak, and a full, opulent palate without heaviness, with solid tannins. Character and potential". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2019)
Features
Estate
Château Tour de Mirambeau
Cuvée
Cuvée Passion
Vintage
2016
Designation
Bordeaux
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
82% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc
Terroirs
Limestone and clay soils
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Long fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats
Breeding
12 months in barrels, 6 months in vats
Alcohol content
13,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Ruby red
Nose
Delicate, notes of mocha, torrefaction and black fruit
Mouth
Balanced structure with a return to notes of bread crust. Fine and elegant. Long finish with mellow tannins.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with roasted meats, cooked dishes, chocolate fondant...
Château Tour de Mirambeau
Bordeaux
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2019 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
The Despagne family has five estates and 300 hectares of vines, planted with traditional Bordeaux grape varieties. The seriousness, inventiveness and skill of the Despagne family mean that all their wines, and especially those from their flagship properties, Tour de Mirambeau and Rauzan Despagne, could serve as models for many a Bordeaux: always flattering, but never far from Bordeaux classicism. Here, the wines are always very harmonious.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2019 guide) 2**Stars (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2019) Awarded wines (Wines from this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
A very well-crafted wine with harmonious aromas of ripe fruit and mocha-tinged oak, and a full, opulent mouthfeel without heaviness, with solid tannins. Character and potential.
About the domain :
Winegrowers for over two centuries, the Despagne family, established in the heart of Entre-deux-Mers, is a key player in the Bordeaux vineyards, with 300 ha of vineyards spread over several crus - Bel Air Perponcher, Tour de Mirambeau, Rauzan Despagne, Lion Beaulieu, Mont-Pérat - managed by Jean-Louis' children children (Thibault, Gabriel and Basaline) and by Joël Elissalde, technical manager. Their wines are often featured on these pages, in all three colors.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2017 guide) 87-89/100 (Good wine)
About the wine:
Château Tour de Mirambeau's 2016 Cuvée Passion was closed and a little sullen on the nose when I tasted it at Cercle de Rive Droite. The palate is medium-bodied with a smooth entry, a dash of acidity, cedar and a drop of black fruit-tinged soy with clear structure, especially on the finish. Good potential, even if the aromas need to gain in vivacity.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. JEAN LOUIS L. Published on 17/03/2022
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