As a well-bred expression of a prized Bordeaux terroir, Tour de Bossuet 2024, Lalande-de-Pomerol AOP honours the grace of Merlot and the elegance of the Right Bank. Selected by Louvins for its harmonious style, this cuvée reveals pure fruit, a delicate tannic framework and a muted length that evokes fine dining and special moments. It is aimed at lovers of refined wines seeking a nuanced sensory experience, both accessible and full of depth. Without showiness but with panache, it elevates the moment, from intimate dinners to festive meals, while offering the promise of calm ageing. Here, pleasure is never loud; it is written in precision, freshness and structure, like a mastered score where each note has its rightful place.

Blend and vinification

In the classic spirit of Lalande-de-Pomerol, the blend is Merlot-dominant, complemented by the permitted Bordeaux varieties to bring contrast, tension and aromatic complexity. Vinification, handled with care, favours gentle extractions to preserve tannin finesse and fruit brightness. Fermentations are conducted with precision to capture the vintage's sap without excess, while the measured, respectful ageing seeks balance between body, freshness and intensity. Any woody touches, when used, are discreet ornaments rather than emphatic signatures, serving the wine's texture. The result, perfectly readable, reveals a straight, nuanced wine with a digestible, chiselled profile, true to the aesthetic of a great Bordeaux offering both pleasure and reasonable cellaring potential.

Tasting notes

• Colour: Deep ruby with garnet highlights, clear and bright, it catches the light with elegance and signals a measured concentration, promising a generous yet precise texture. The clean rim reflects the vintage's youth, while the visual vibrancy suggests perfectly ripe material.
• Nose: Fine and expressive, it opens on a basket of red and black fruits dominated by cherry, raspberry and plum, then blossoms into delicate soft spices, a touch of violet, a hint of cocoa and a breath of blond tobacco. The whole is pure, never heavy, with a chiselled aromatic thread that gains depth with aeration.
• Palate: The attack is caressing and precise, the juicy fruit unfolding with grace. The tannins are silky, polished and perfectly integrated into a savoury framework that combines energy and velvety texture. Good length, balanced profile, a flavoursome finish marked by a subtle spice persistence and a sense of refined freshness.

Serving temperature and advice

To reveal all its nuances, serve this cuvée at cellar temperature, ideally between 16 and 18°C, in large Bordeaux-style glasses. Early aeration, in a decanter or directly in the bottle, encourages the bouquet to open and the texture to soften. Store it away from light and temperature fluctuations to preserve its aromatic purity. Enjoyable today for its vibrancy, this wine will gain complexity over a few years, offering an increasingly silky palette and greater depth over time.

Food pairings

• Starters: country terrine with hazelnuts, baked eggs with porcini, thin tart with caramelised onions.
• Mains: pink-roasted duck breast, grilled ribeye, herb-confit lamb shoulder.
• Vegetarian: wild mushroom risotto, creamy sage polenta, gnocchi with browned butter and hazelnut.
• Cheeses: farmhouse Saint-Nectaire, tomme de Savoie, aged Comté that highlights the fruit's delicacy.
• World cuisine: sesame-soy beef tataki, slow-cooked prune tagine, roasted eggplant with mild spices.

Enjoyment occasions

Tour de Bossuet 2024 is the ideal companion for:

• Refined dinners where elegant service meets taste precision.
• As a thoughtful gift for a Bordeaux enthusiast who appreciates Merlot’s finesse.
• At the heart of a pleasure-focused cellar, to open now or let mature patiently.

Details

• Name: Tour de Bossuet 2024, Lalande-de-Pomerol AOP
• Appellation: Lalande-de-Pomerol AOP
• Type: Red wine, Fine wines
• Vintage: 2024
• Grapes: Merlot dominant, complemented by the permitted Bordeaux varieties
• Alcohol level: not disclosed
• Ageing: careful on-site élevage, serving balance
• Volume: 75 cl
• Cellaring: enjoy now or over the next few years
• Serving temperature: 16–18°C