53 Ratings
Château Latour Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classé
Wine Details
Wine Description
(1953 Vintage) Consistent notes except for cont'd softening of tannins with age; Med dark ruby w/amber edge; impressive nose; not too tannic; lovely Cabernet fruit; med.-full body; beautifully balanced, very ripe, almost sweet fruit; some of the leaness (esp. mid=palate) & hardness of the vintage but not austere, esp. for a Latour; long, complex, intense & elegant. Ready now but with plenty of life ahead
Expert Reviews
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Wine Spectator(1955 Vintage) Rating: 94/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 08/31/00.
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Wine Advocate(1996 Vintage) Concentrated, Cassis, Mineral, Full-bodiedWine Advocate - 1st Growth, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France-" A spectacular Latour...phenomenally sweet, pure aromas of cassis infused with subtle minerals. This massive offering possesses unreal levels of extract, full body, intensely ripe, but abundant tannin, and a finish that lasts for nearly a minute."
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Decanter(2007 Vintage) Rating: 0/5 - As reviewed by Decanter. Fairly deep brick-red; sweetish nose, cedar, mushroomy; soft but stalky, drying out, quite butter finish; fairly short. Drink fast.
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Robert Parker(2007 Vintage) Rating: 92+/100 - As reviewed by Robert Parker on 04/01/2010
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Robert Parker(1940 Vintage) Rating: 92+/100 - As reviewed by Robert Parker on 04/01/2010