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| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (12.5%) |
| Drink window | 2021 - 2050 |
The Château Latour is one of the most famous wine estates in the world. It is located in Bordeaux in Pauillac. It is located on the border with the Saint-Julien wine region. Château Latour is classified as Premier Grand Cru Classé according to the Bordeaux wine classification system of 1855. The winery covers 60 hectares and grows approximately 78% cabernet sauvignon, 17% merlot and some cabernet franc and petit verdot.
This is a so-called Late Release from Chateau Latour - the wine is then released from the cellars of Latour years later. The wine has never left the Château before, and has been in the cellars of the Château for almost 8 years among the best possible. conditions preserved. The year of release is stated on each bottle with a special back label. The 2012 only came on the market in 2020.
The Latour 2012 is a blend of 90.2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9.6% Merlot and 0.2% Petit Verdot. In the glass, the Latour has a medium to deep garnet red color. On the nose the wine emerges slowly, measured and elegant with notes of cherries, blackcurrants and blackberry compote, but with some time and waltzing, pencil shavings, unsmoked cigars, Chinese five spice and sandalwood also emerge with a hint of cardamom and eucalyptus. On the palate the incredible balance and elegance is striking with black and red fruit preserves and fantastic freshness. The 2012 is considered the most elegant vintage from Latour. Bottle it for 5-10 years and drink it for the next 20-25 years+. This is a so-called Late Release from Chateau Latour - the wine is then released from the Latour cellars years later.
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Pauillac |
| Winery | Chateau Latour |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Drinking as of | 2021 |
| Drinking till | 2050 |
| Alcohol % | 12.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 97 |
| James Suckling rating | 94 |
| Vinous rating | 97 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Dark fruit, Dry, Aged on wood, Powerful, Mineral, Tannines |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
The Château Latour is one of the most famous wineries in the world. It is located in the Bordeaux in Pauillac. It is located on the border with the Saint-Julien wine region. Château Latour is classified as Premier Grand Cru Classé according to the Bordeaux wine classification system of 1855. The estate covers 60 hectares and approximately 78% cabernet sauvignon, 17% merlot and a little cabernet franc and petit are added.
Château Latour has played an important role in the history of the region. Throughout the centuries, many old documents about this winery have been preserved in the archives. This unique heritage shows extraordinary stability and continuity in the estate and those who have worked there throughout Latour's long history, which has undoubtedly been an important factor in the exceptional regularity and quality of the wines.
The oldest document with the mention Latour dates from 1331 and is an authorization given by Lord Pons to Gaucelme de Castillon to build a fortified tower in the parish of Saint Maubert. Château Latour then appears in 1378 in Jean Froissart's "Chronicles". This was the time of the 100 Years' War. The "Tour de Saint Maubert" was a fortress to guard the estuary, manned by Breton soldiers for the King of France. After a three-day siege, the Anglo-Gascon army seized the fort and installed a garrison.
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