Chateau La Tour De By Rosé
75cl
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12.5% Vol
Made from only the best vats of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Chateau La Tour De By Rosé is bright and beautifully fruity. It owes its character and light pink colour to the winemaking process. This rosé is the perfect option for a summer BBQ.
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Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
The nose has bright aromas of red fruits with nice notes of citrus fruit and litchi, and a slight menthol finish.
Palate
The palate is very well structured with summer fruit flavours and plenty of weight on the mid-palate. The finish is crisp and very refreshing.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Maturation
Maturation takes place in stainless steel tanks to maintain freshness.
Alcohol %
12.5%
Country
France
Region/AOC
Bordeaux
Vintage
2021
Cellaring/Ageing Potential
Drink now, or keep 1 to 2 years
Food Matching
Food Matching
A great food wine, the Tour de By will pair well with grilled white meats, salads and it is a brilliant match with prawn dishes!
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews