The Les Tourelles de Longueville Quatuor Gift Set is a refined four-bottle gift set featuring one 750ml bottle each from the 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 vintages. This vertical collection offers a compelling exploration of Château Pichon Baron’s second wine, showcasing the nuanced expression of Pauillac terroir across four distinctive years. Ideal for Bordeaux enthusiasts and collectors alike, this set invites a deeper appreciation of stylistic continuity and vintage character under the stewardship of one of Pauillac’s most iconic Second Growth estates.
As the second wine of Château Pichon Baron—a celebrated Deuxième Cru Classé of 1855—Les Tourelles de Longueville benefits from the same rigorous vineyard management and winemaking precision that define the Grand Vin. Named after the estate’s historic towers, this cuvée places greater emphasis on Merlot from select plots, offering a softer, more accessible profile while preserving the structure and depth synonymous with the Pichon Baron style. Each vintage in this set provides a snapshot of recent Bordeaux history, expressing the balance, elegance, and aging potential that make Les Tourelles a standout among second wines.
(1x) Les Tourelles de Longueville 2017 750ml - 13.5% ABV
The 2017 vintage brought frost and a cooler growing season to Bordeaux, yet Château Pichon Baron’s meticulous vineyard work ensured a wine of clarity and balance. With Merlot leading the blend, this vintage offers a supple, earlier-drinking profile while remaining true to the estate’s identity.
Deep ruby in color, it opens with aromas of ripe currants, tobacco leaf, and a hint of graphite. The palate is medium-bodied and vibrant, with chewy tannins framing juicy red fruit and integrated oak. A mineral lift adds freshness and poise.
Critic Tasting Notes: “A medium-bodied red with currants, smoked tobacco and some graphite character. Chewy and juicy. Plenty of fruit and intensity.” – James Suckling (92 pts)
(1x) Les Tourelles de Longueville 2018 750ml - 14.5% ABV
The 2018 growing season began with heavy rains and mildew pressure, followed by a hot, dry summer and pristine harvest conditions. These extremes culminated in a wine of generosity and finesse. Les Tourelles 2018 captures the vintage’s ripeness while maintaining admirable freshness and structure.
In the glass, it shows deep garnet hues and aromas of blackberry, cassis, and crushed walnut, enhanced by notes of cedar and sweet spice. Full-bodied and layered, the wine’s polished tannins and core of ripe fruit lead into a long, elegant finish.
Critic’s Tasting Notes: “Aromas of currants, walnuts and blackberries follow through to a full-bodied palate with fine, chewy tannins and a linear finish. Shows polish and beautiful length. Lovely second wine.” – James Suckling (94 pts)
(1x) Les Tourelles de Longueville 2019 750ml - 14.5% ABV
A benchmark vintage in Bordeaux, 2019 delivered wines of precision, power, and elegance. Les Tourelles 2019 shines with aromatic complexity and a firm yet approachable structure, expressing the best of Merlot’s charm and Pauillac’s classic profile.
The nose reveals layers of blackcurrants, black cherries, sandalwood, dried lavender, and a touch of saline minerality. Full-bodied and smooth, the palate offers polished tannins supporting a rich core of dark fruit, with great balance and a lingering, savory finish.
Critic’s Tasting Notes: “Fragrant nose of blackcurrants, black cherries, sandalwood, nutmeg, kelp and dried lavender. Full-bodied with firm, polished tannins. Well framed, with a deep, fleshy core of dark fruit. Excellent second wine.” – James Suckling (94 pts)
(1x) Les Tourelles de Longueville 2020 750ml - 14%ABV
The 2020 vintage capped a trilogy of outstanding years in Bordeaux. Marked by low yields and concentrated fruit, it produced a vibrant and age-worthy expression of Les Tourelles, led by 64% Merlot, with 29% Cabernet Sauvignon and the remainder Cabernet Franc.
Bright and perfumed, the wine opens with notes of redcurrant, fresh berries, blood orange, and floral lift. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, with racy acidity and refined tannins driving a long, energetic finish. A vivid and polished wine with strong cellaring potential.
Critic’s Tasting Notes: “Redcurrant and berries with flowers and blood orange aromas. Full- to medium-bodied with firm and racy tannins that are polished and very long and bright. Juicy at the end. Mostly merlot (64%) as well as 29% cabernet sauvignon and the rest, cabernet franc.” – James Suckling (94 pts)
