In the luminous shadow of a great name, some of the most finely carved expressions of a terroir are born. Les Tourelles de Longueville 2022, Pauillac AOC, the second wine of the Pichon Baron estate, captures the soul of the Médoc with measured intensity, a true tone and a caressing texture. Its quiet strength lies in the ability to reconcile depth and accessibility, freshness and flesh, without ever overreaching. Enthusiasts will find the assured gesture of a great Pauillac, carried by luminous red fruits and a mineral thread that signs the place's DNA. For a convivial table, a candlelit dinner or a thoughtful gift, this cuvée speaks the language of finesse and precision, and reminds us that fine wines are first and foremost stories of time, gesture and substance.

Blend and vinification

From the Médoc's emblematic varieties, the blend combines the uprightness of Cabernet Sauvignon, the fleshy generosity of Merlot, the vigor of Cabernet Franc and the spicy touch of Petit Verdot. The 2022 vintage, with its ripe profile, allowed fully achieved maturities that translate into clean fruit, without heaviness, and an inviting structure. Patient work in the cellar, with an ageing for about 12 months in oak barrels, brings relief, suppleness and complexity while preserving the wine's energy. The oak is integrated with restraint so as to underline only what matters: the purity of the fruit, the grain of the tannins and the delicately mineral length that stretches the finish. This approach, guided by exacting standards and precision, yields a Pauillac with a clear, readable and deeply seductive profile.

Tasting notes

• Appearance : Deep ruby with garnet highlights, clear and luminous, announcing concentrated and perfectly controlled matter.
• Nose : Distinguished bouquet of raspberry and redcurrant, a subtle floral note of rose, hints of graphite and cocoa bean, all lifted by discreet oak suggesting vanilla and cedar.
• Palate : Precise, focused attack; a silky mid-palate with present but polished tannins. The whole remains dry and upright, supported by well-measured freshness and a mineral finish that prolongs the memory of the fruit.

Serving temperature and advice

Serve between 16 and 18°C in large-bowled glasses to encourage aeration and the unfolding of aromas. For a youthful vintage, decanting for 45 minutes to 1 hour helps soften the tannin grain and open the bouquet to echoes of red fruit and warm spices. Store bottles away from light, at a stable temperature, lying down to preserve the cork. This wine can be enjoyed now for its brightness and charming texture, and also has the potential to develop for a few years depending on cellar conditions.

Food and wine pairings

• Flavoursome starters : country terrine, pâté en croûte, fine charcuterie, roasted vegetables with garrigue herbs.
• Roasted meats : rib of beef, pan-seared sirloin, duck breast, herb-crusted rack of lamb.
• Braised dishes : beef bourguignon, braised beef cheek, braised veal shank, duck shepherd's pie.
• Regional dishes : Pauillac lamb, roasted quail, porcini risotto, gratin dauphinois with black truffles.
• Cheeses : mature Comté, Salers, Cantal entre-deux, slightly ripe Brie de Meaux.

Tasting occasions

Les Tourelles de Longueville 2022 is the companion to chosen moments, where conversation flourishes and time stands still.

• For a indulgent Sunday lunch, around a roast joint and seasonal vegetables.
• At a dinner with fellow enthusiasts, to illustrate the measured grace of an accessible great Pauillac.
• As a thoughtful gift to celebrate an achievement, a birthday or a special moment.

Characteristics

• Name : Les Tourelles de Longueville 2022
• Appellation : Pauillac AOC
• Type : Red wine
• Vintage : 2022
• Grape varieties : Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
• Ageing : around 12 months in oak barrels
• Alcohol content : not disclosed
• Bottle size : standard bottle
• Cellaring : enjoyable now, potential for a few years depending on cellar conditions
• Serving temperature : 16–18°C