53 Ratings
Château Latour Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classé
Wine Details
Wine Description
80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
Average vine age is 37 years. In order to retain the advantage of older vines, the renewal of the vines is not done in lots, but periodically throughout the vineyard. Each vine that is replaced is identified by a yellow plastic ring, making them easily identifiable so they can be harvested before the main harvest in order to avoid any confusion. This isolation of the young vines continues for 8 years. The 124 acres produce around 20,000 cases.
Good full ruby-red. Fresh aromas of cassis, tobacco leaf, minerals, graphite and licorice. Sweet, dense and consistent from start to finish, with enticing flavors of dark berries and chocolate given g...
Expert Reviews
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Robert ParkerRating: 92+/100 - As reviewed by Robert Parker on 04/01/2010

classy 1st growth nose masculine but stylish finish a tad light although very good with Chinese soup base. very good but a notch lower than better vintages.