2021 Chateau Tournefeuille

The 2021 Tournefeuille is classic, quietly polished Lalande-de-Pomerol, the kind of claret that charms rather than shouts. It opens with aromas of black cherry, damson and wild plum, lifted by hints of violet, cedar, graphite and fresh tobacco leaf. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied, elegant and beautifully balanced: supple Merlot fruit wrapped in fine tannins, a cool-vintage freshness giving everything lift and definition. Notes of dark berries, cocoa and a touch of savoury spice unfold gently, leading to a clean, poised, mineral-tinged finish. Understated, refined and effortlessly drinkable.

For when you want Bordeaux that feels smart, smooth and kind on the palate.
Pairs with roast lamb, grilled mushrooms, hard cheeses or Sunday lunch classics.
If this wine were a dinner guest, it’d be the one with good conversation and impeccable manners.

Château Tournefeuille sits on a prized west-facing slope overlooking Pomerol’s famed plateau, with clay-gravel soils that give Merlot both depth and finesse. The estate has long been known for crafting wines of purity and balance, favouring gentle extraction and élevage that preserves freshness and vineyard character. In 2021, a cooler, more classical Bordeaux vintage, Tournefeuille delivered a beautifully shaped wine: elegant, fragrant and true to its Right Bank roots.