The market for Bordeaux in the United States has been shrinking in recent years as prices for the classified-growth Chateaux have soared. To recapture the market, or even carve out a niche, U.S. consumers need more access to producers such as Pavillon La Tourelle, and Bordeaux of this ilk needs more exposure through medal-winning triumphs such as its platinum award in the 2016 Critics Challenge International Wine and Spirits Competition. This vintage exhibits a note of pepper and spice, with notes of blackberry and currant, firm but accessible tannins and beautiful balance with a long finish.
Pavillon La Tourelle, Bordeaux AOC (France) 2013
By Robert Whitley