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grainy backbone of very ripe tannins and tons of vivacity

ripe black plums and warm cassis plus hints of tilled earth

long and balanced finish that also exhibits a touch of sweetness

though it gains in volume and solidity on the palate

Tourelles De Longueville other_regions_australia (a monopole of the domaineThe 2009 Les Tourelles de Longueville has a lovely, pure bouquet with joyful red cherry and crushed strawberry aromas. The oak is beautifully integrated. The palate is medium bodied with supple tannin, and a fine line of acidity. Fleshy and nicely framed with raspberry and blackberry laced with tobacco and a generous sprinkling of cracked black pepper on the finish. Excellent. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 2009 Bordeaux tasting. Neal Martin