Jamessuckling.com 89-90 byJames Sucklingthe5/7/2025 A supple and fruity red with currants and warm herbs on the nose. It’s light- to medium-bodied with round tannins. Mellow and fruity finish.
Vinum 86-88 byAdrian Van Velsenthe5/6/2025 Cassis-Sirup im Duft, fast schon kitschig, so intensiv ist diese Frucht; fruchtiger Gaumen, gut verpacktes, leicht flockiges Tannin, im Abgang von mittlerer Länge, hält nicht ganz das, was die Nase verspricht. In sich jedoch ausgewogen.
Vinous 81-83 byNeal Martinthe5/5/2025 The 2024 La Tour de Bessan has a sweet-'n-sour nose whereby the winery has tried to compensate for a shortfall in fruit concentration. The palate is medium-bodied and very simple with chewy tannins and a green, slightly metallic finish.
Alexandre Ma 90-91 byAlexandre Mathe4/29/2025 The 2024 vintage of Château La Tour de Bessan stands as a successful example. As mentioned several times in En Primeur Tasting Report, polyphenol ripeness was generally suboptimal this year. However, this wine effectively compensated for any potential gaps in the body by carefully refining the tannins. While the concentration is slightly lacking, it still shows a progression in complexity.
Falstaff 89 byPeter Moserthe4/25/2025 Dark ruby, deep core, purple reflections, delicate edge brightening. Fresh plum, blueberry, floral nuances, a hint of raisin. Lean, delicately red berry, fresh structure, dried fruit touch on the finish.