Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Château LaTour de Bessan – Margaux 2022
Bordeaux – France 🇫🇷

Overview
A cru bourgeois property in the heart of Margaux, LaTour de Bessan showcases the elegance and structure that define the Left Bank. The 2022 vintage, shaped by a warm growing season, highlights both concentration and finesse — a reminder of how Margaux balances power with perfume.

Aromas & Flavors
Expressive cassis, black cherry, and blueberry meld with notes of cedar, graphite, and violet. Subtle hints of tobacco leaf and spice linger in the background, adding Bordeaux’s signature complexity.

Mouthfeel
Medium to full-bodied with polished tannins and a vibrant core of acidity. Silky yet structured, showing poise on the mid-palate and a lingering, refined finish. Built to age, but already offering glimpses of charm.

Food Pairings
Ideal with classic Bordeaux fare — roast lamb, duck breast, or beef tenderloin. Also pairs beautifully with mushroom dishes and aged cheeses like Comté.

Verdict
A stylish Margaux that balances depth with elegance. While the 2022 is still young, its aromatic lift and refined structure promise rewarding evolution over the next decade. A Left Bank classic in the making. 🍷cheers! — 20 days ago

Erica Wiggins

9.0

Very much enjoying this. Easy drinking, light and crisp. — 4 months ago

Ted

9.3

I love this wine. Ripe apricots really soft edges. The age did not hurt this bottle. Golden yellow in color. Very elegant — 6 months ago

with Jeni

Freddy R. Troya

8.9

Château de Camarsac – Grand Vin de Bordeaux 2020
Bordeaux – France 🇫🇷

Overview
From the Thierry Lurton family, this Grand Vin de Bordeaux red is a Merlot-led blend with Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc, crafted in a rustic and approachable style. Typical of regional Bordeaux, it’s designed for value and everyday enjoyment, showing honest character rather than polish.

Aromas & Flavors
Red currant, blackberry, and plum, joined by earthy notes, light spice, and a touch of tobacco. A rustic edge gives it regional charm.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied, firm but easy tannins. Rustic and earthy, with freshness and a casual finish — classic regional Bordeaux.

Food Pairings
Great with charcuterie, roast chicken, pizza, or bistro fare. Perfect for a weekday table wine.

Verdict
A rustic, everyday Bordeaux red — casual, earthy, and satisfying in its honest simplicity. 🍷cheers!

Did You Know?
Château de Camarsac dates back to the 14th century and was once linked to the Black Prince during the Hundred Years’ War. Today, under Thierry Lurton, it continues to produce approachable, everyday Bordeaux with deep historic roots. — 6 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.3

1997 vintage. A nice surprise in a vintage that was not highly regarded. Today, the 1997 outshined the 2000 La Tour de Bessan. Wonderful tasting with Marie-Laure Lurton, who kindly opened older vintages of La Tour de Bessan and Villegeorge. Unfortunately the 1961 Villegeorge was corked but one could tell the structure of the wine,it should be great from a good bottle. — 3 months ago

TwiLea Fletcher

9.2

04.10.25
THIS is how you end your vacation .
Just the right amount of everything (earth fruit and tobacco) so you can push through the time change and go to bed at the right time.
Tagging you April and Sandy as my Spain and Delectable buddies! — 6 months ago

with Sandy and April

Shangliao Sun

9.1

Fruity, elegant and rounded. Delicious. — 3 months ago

Stefan Dolhain

8.9

2021 vintage. Uncomplicated,juicy,fresh unoaked Margaux. — 3 months ago

Austin Hohnke

9.0

Drinking well with some air. Showing deep garnet in the glass. Dark, stewed blackberry and mulberry with potting soil, sarsaparilla, incense, licorice, and wood spice. Classic left bank. About 3/4 Cab and 1/4 Merlot. — 5 months ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.2

Amazing aromas — 9 months ago