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Château La Tour de Bessan

Château La Tour de Bessan sits in Margaux, the Médoc's most refined appellation, where gravelly soils and maritime influence shape wines of elegance and structure. The estate produces three principal cuvées, each a blend anchored in the region's classic varieties. Le Petite Tour de Bessan marries Petit Verdot, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon into a wine that captures Margaux's signature balance. The flagship Margaux follows a similar path—Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Sauvignon in measured proportion. L'Alezan de La Tour de Bessan broadens the palette, introducing Cabernet Franc and Malbec alongside Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon for additional textural complexity. All three have been assessed by Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, Wine Spectator, and Falstaff. The winery's approach reflects Margaux's tradition of finesse over power, allowing the terroir and varietal character to define each vintage.

Critics

Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, Wine Spectator, Falstaff

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