L'Alezan de la Tour de Bessan-Margaux 2019

L’Alezan de la Tour de Bessan – Margaux 2019
A Silky, Accessible Margaux with Classic Left Bank Elegance

Wine Type: Red
Grape Varieties: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
Region: Margaux AOC, Bordeaux, France
Vintage: 2019
Producer: Château La Tour de Bessan

Product Description

L’Alezan de la Tour de Bessan is the second wine of the historic Château La Tour de Bessan, a Cru Bourgeois estate located in the heart of the Margaux appellation. The 2019 vintage offers a refined and approachable expression of Margaux, combining silky tannins, fresh fruit, and subtle oak influence. Aged with care and crafted from younger vines, it provides excellent value for lovers of classic Left Bank Bordeaux.

• Blend dominated by Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon for balance and finesse

• Vinified in stainless steel and aged in French oak barrels (partially new)

• Second wine of a classified Cru Bourgeois estate

• A supple, early-drinking style with real Margaux character

Tasting Notes

Aromas: Blackcurrant, red plum, violet, cedar, and graphite
Palate: Medium-bodied and smooth with ripe fruit, refined structure, and gentle oak
Finish: Elegant and persistent, with floral lift and fine mineral tension

Serving Suggestions

Serve at 16–18 °C:

• Ideal with roast duck, veal, grilled lamb chops, or mushroom dishes

• Excellent with aged cheeses or beef carpaccio

• Ready to enjoy now or can cellar for 5–7 years

Why Choose L’Alezan de la Tour de Bessan 2019?

This second label delivers the elegance of Margaux in a more accessible and youthful profile. L’Alezan 2019 is a great opportunity to experience the finesse of Bordeaux’s Left Bank without waiting decades—perfect for both enthusiasts and newcomers.