Ch Tournefeuille – Lalande de Pomerol

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2023 (12pk/750ml) - 8 73964 00072 6
2022 (12pk/750ml) - 8 73964 00072 6

Origins France > Bordeaux > Pomerol

Appellation Lalande-de-Pomerol

Varietal Merlot

Cepage 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc

Winemaking Cold pre-fermentation maceration. Fermentation in temperature controlled cement tanks (like Cheval Blanc) for a total maceration period of 4 weeks. Malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels (80%) and in tanks (20%). Ageing : 100% of wine aged in fine grain French oak barrels from Tronçay forest (Allier, Central France); 1/3 new barrels. Racking of the lees every 3 months. No fining or filtering.

Aging 100% of wine aged in fine grain French oak barrels (1/3 new)

Alcohol by Volume 14.0%

Markets California, Texas

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The Character

Overall Deep purple-ruby robe.

Aromas Intense, complex nose of plums, spices, vanilla and toast

Mouthfeel Round, soft, palate with excellent structure, silky tannins

Tasting Notes Dominated by Merlot, this wine is rich and juicy. It is structured, tannins marching alongside black fruits and acidity. The future of the wine, with its spicy aroma, is assured.

Awards 2022 - 91pts James Suckling, 91pts Wine Enthusiast

The Story

Château Tournefeuille [turn-uh-foy] is a lovely estate that dates from the mid-18th century and was acquired by the Petit and the Cambier families in 1998. Tournefeuille means “turning leaves.” Aside from its exceptional location on a windy hill in the commune of Néac, Chateau Tournefeuille benefits from an exceptional terroir, very similar to that of Pomerol. Its vineyards are adjacent to some of the most prestigious estates in the pomerol region, including Chateau La Fleur Petrus, Chateau Gazin and Petrus. In fact, Tournefeuille’s vineyards share the same blue clay terroir with Petrus.

The estate is owned by the dynamic Emeric Petit. The vines are planted on slopes of gravel and blue clay soil, which extends from Petrus. 30 year old vines. Manual sorting table. Cold pre-fermentation maceration. Fermentation in temperature controlled cement tanks (like Cheval Blanc) for a total maceration period of 4 weeks. Malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels (80%) and in tanks (20%).

About Ch Tournefeuille

Producer Story

Château Tournefeuille [turn-uh-foy] is a lovely estate that dates from the mid-18th century and was acquired by the Petit and the Cambier families in 1998. Tournefeuille means “turning leaves.” Aside from its exceptional location on a windy hill in the commune of Néac, Chateau Tournefeuille benefits from an exceptional terroir, very similar to that of Pomerol. Its vineyards are adjacent to some of the most prestigious estates in the pomerol region, including Chateau La Fleur Petrus, Chateau Gazin and Petrus. In fact, Tournefeuille’s vineyards share the same blue clay terroir with Petrus.

Producer Story

Château Tournefeuille [turn-uh-foy] is a lovely estate that dates from the mid-18th century and was acquired by the Petit and the Cambier families in 1998. Tournefeuille means “turning leaves.” Aside from its exceptional location on a windy hill in the commune of Néac, Chateau Tournefeuille benefits from an exceptional terroir, very similar to that of Pomerol. Its vineyards are adjacent to some of the most prestigious estates in the pomerol region, including Chateau La Fleur Petrus, Chateau Gazin and Petrus. In fact, Tournefeuille’s vineyards share the same blue clay terroir with Petrus.