2005 Chateau La Tour de Bessan

This is a delicious Margaux from an excellent year. The color was very dark purple with aromas of black cherry. The wine was good drinking now but can also be cellared.
The owner-winemaker of Chateau La Tour is Marie-Laure Lurton. Yes, she is descended from the famous winemaking family Lurton. I found information regarding the family history at this site: Lurton A Family of Fine Wines. The tower of Bessan reproduced on the label is a watchtower built by the English during the 15th century.