2016 Chateau Latour Pauillac Premier Grand Cru Classé

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Type of Wine | Red |
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Country | France |
Region | |
Appellation | Pauillac |
Winery | |
Vintage | 2015 |
Grape | , , , Petit Verdot |
Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (12.5%) |
Drink window | 2025 - 2058 |
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Description
Château Latour from Pauillac stepped out of the Bordeaux trading system of offering the wine en primeur to the market immediately after harvest a few years ago. They now release a vintage from their cellars each year that they themselves believe is perfect for enjoying now and in the years to come.
Château Latour 2016
Blend: 92.9% Cabernet Sauvignon – 7.1% Merlot
Harvest dates: Merlot from September 22 to 30 – Cabernet Sauvignon from October 7 to 19
The domain
Château Latour is located in the heart of the Médoc, some 50 km northwest of Bordeaux, where the legend of the Bordeaux vineyards originates. The estate's most prestigious terroir, l'Enclos , overlooks the Gironde. This proximity has for centuries provided both a rich geological subsoil and a mild, favourable microclimate.
Since 1993, the estate has been owned by the Pinault family, who have since made significant improvements to the vineyard and cellar, with the aim of continuing the ongoing quest for excellence in the wines of Château Latour.
Harvest year 2016
The 2016 vintage produced wines of remarkable purity and concentration – a vintage that will not be forgotten in a hurry. A mild, wet winter was followed by a cool March, which saw budding begin for Merlot on 24 March and for Cabernet Sauvignon on 30 March. Early May saw warm, dry weather accelerate growth, although the second half of the month was turbulent, increasing disease pressure.
Early June saw a dry period with temperatures between 20 and 25°C, which stimulated flowering – Merlot was in full bloom on 6 June. During the night of 6 to 7 June, 28 mm of rain fell, but this did not hinder the flowering of the Cabernet Sauvignon, which followed the next day.
July was exceptionally hot and dry, but the water reserves in the soil helped the vines to cope well with these conditions. Early August, 8 mm of rain fell, which accelerated the ripening process: Merlot began to colour on 10 August, Cabernet Sauvignon on 12 August.
September was warm and sunny, and although the first signs of water and heat stress were visible, a rain shower of 35mm brought relief at the right time, allowing ripening to be completed under ideal conditions.
Tasting note
The colour is deep and dark. The perfume is seductive and floral, with aromas of violets, rose petals, blueberries and black olives, supported by a chalky minerality.
On the palate this princely wine shows impressive complexity and concentration. The structure is carried by tense, precise tannins and a long, clear finish.
Ratings: 100 James Suckling, 100 Vinous (A. Galloni), 100 Vinous (N. Martin), 100 Jane Anson, 100 Decanter, 100 The Wine Independent (L. Perrotti-Brown), 100 Jeb Dunnuck, 98 Wine Spectator, 96+? Wine Advocate, 99 Wine Enthusiast
FACT: In the Tab: Attachment you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send it to you when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will also receive a nice discount. We are located almost next to the highway with plenty of parking. Click here for address.
Specifications
Type of Wine | Red |
---|---|
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Pauillac |
Icons | Icon France |
Winery | Chateau Latour |
Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
Natural wine | No |
Vegan | No |
Vintage | 2015 |
Drinking as of | 2025 |
Drinking till | 2058 |
Alcohol % | 12.5 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 0.75 ltr |
Oak aging | Yes |
Dessert wine | No |
Closure | Cork |
Parker rating | 96 |
James Suckling rating | 98 |
Vinous rating | 96 |
Tasting Profiles | Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Tannines |
Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
Professional Reviews
Parker
Rating 96 Release Price NA Drink Date 2025 - 2050 Reviewed by N/A Issue Date Source
A rich and demonstrative vintage for this estate, the 2015 Latour unfurls in the glass with aromas of dark berries, cassis, loamy soil, espresso roast, pencil shavings and a subtle hint of potpourri. Medium to full-bodied, supple and elegant, with a velvety attack that segues into a sweet, layered midpalate, it's enveloping and complete, concluding with a sapid finish. The tauter, more classical 2014 is likely to prove longer lived, whereas the giving 2015 is a Latour that it wouldn't be a crime to drink young.
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James Suckling
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Vinous
96
Drinking Window
2025 - 2055
From: Cellar Favorite: Château Latour: 2023 Releases (Mar 2023)
The 2015 Latour was bottled in July 2017 and contains 13.04% alcohol. It is blessed with a refined and focused bouquet: perfumed blackberry and raspberry scents, iodine, pine and light pencil shaving aromas. It has dispensed with the subtle fig-like/exotic notes noticeable three years ago, arguably a little more conservative today. The palate is medium-bodied, with fine-grain tannins; harmonious and poised, clean and precise, understated with an irresistible silky texture. The 2015 does not possess a peacock’s tail like a top-tier Latour. No, it prefers to remain cool, calm and collected for now. This sublime First Growth will cruise for many years.
- By Neal Martin on March 2023
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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.
History
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.
Order Chateau Latour wines online at Grand Cru wines
You can of course buy Chateau Latour wines online at Grandcruwijnen.nl, the wine trade with one of the largest wine collections in the Netherlands and Belgium, where you can order both special wines and wines for every budget. Quality products, fast delivery & reliable service that is Grand Crus!
Château Latour from Pauillac stepped out of the Bordeaux trading system of offering the wine en primeur to the market immediately after harvest a few years ago. They now release a vintage from their cellars each year that they themselves believe is perfect for enjoying now and in the years to come.
Château Latour 2016
Blend: 92.9% Cabernet Sauvignon – 7.1% Merlot
Harvest dates: Merlot from September 22 to 30 – Cabernet Sauvignon from October 7 to 19
The domain
Château Latour is located in the heart of the Médoc, some 50 km northwest of Bordeaux, where the legend of the Bordeaux vineyards originates. The estate's most prestigious terroir, l'Enclos , overlooks the Gironde. This proximity has for centuries provided both a rich geological subsoil and a mild, favourable microclimate.
Since 1993, the estate has been owned by the Pinault family, who have since made significant improvements to the vineyard and cellar, with the aim of continuing the ongoing quest for excellence in the wines of Château Latour.
Harvest year 2016
The 2016 vintage produced wines of remarkable purity and concentration – a vintage that will not be forgotten in a hurry. A mild, wet winter was followed by a cool March, which saw budding begin for Merlot on 24 March and for Cabernet Sauvignon on 30 March. Early May saw warm, dry weather accelerate growth, although the second half of the month was turbulent, increasing disease pressure.
Early June saw a dry period with temperatures between 20 and 25°C, which stimulated flowering – Merlot was in full bloom on 6 June. During the night of 6 to 7 June, 28 mm of rain fell, but this did not hinder the flowering of the Cabernet Sauvignon, which followed the next day.
July was exceptionally hot and dry, but the water reserves in the soil helped the vines to cope well with these conditions. Early August, 8 mm of rain fell, which accelerated the ripening process: Merlot began to colour on 10 August, Cabernet Sauvignon on 12 August.
September was warm and sunny, and although the first signs of water and heat stress were visible, a rain shower of 35mm brought relief at the right time, allowing ripening to be completed under ideal conditions.
Tasting note
The colour is deep and dark. The perfume is seductive and floral, with aromas of violets, rose petals, blueberries and black olives, supported by a chalky minerality.
On the palate this princely wine shows impressive complexity and concentration. The structure is carried by tense, precise tannins and a long, clear finish.
Ratings: 100 James Suckling, 100 Vinous (A. Galloni), 100 Vinous (N. Martin), 100 Jane Anson, 100 Decanter, 100 The Wine Independent (L. Perrotti-Brown), 100 Jeb Dunnuck, 98 Wine Spectator, 96+? Wine Advocate, 99 Wine Enthusiast
FACT: In the Tab: Attachment you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send it to you when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will also receive a nice discount. We are located almost next to the highway with plenty of parking. Click here for address.
Type of Wine | Red |
---|---|
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Pauillac |
Icons | Icon France |
Winery | Chateau Latour |
Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
Natural wine | No |
Vegan | No |
Vintage | 2015 |
Drinking as of | 2025 |
Drinking till | 2058 |
Alcohol % | 12.5 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 0.75 ltr |
Oak aging | Yes |
Dessert wine | No |
Closure | Cork |
Parker rating | 96 |
James Suckling rating | 98 |
Vinous rating | 96 |
Tasting Profiles | Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Tannines |
Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
Parker
Rating 96 Release Price NA Drink Date 2025 - 2050 Reviewed by N/A Issue Date Source
A rich and demonstrative vintage for this estate, the 2015 Latour unfurls in the glass with aromas of dark berries, cassis, loamy soil, espresso roast, pencil shavings and a subtle hint of potpourri. Medium to full-bodied, supple and elegant, with a velvety attack that segues into a sweet, layered midpalate, it's enveloping and complete, concluding with a sapid finish. The tauter, more classical 2014 is likely to prove longer lived, whereas the giving 2015 is a Latour that it wouldn't be a crime to drink young.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
James Suckling
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
96
Drinking Window
2025 - 2055
From: Cellar Favorite: Château Latour: 2023 Releases (Mar 2023)
The 2015 Latour was bottled in July 2017 and contains 13.04% alcohol. It is blessed with a refined and focused bouquet: perfumed blackberry and raspberry scents, iodine, pine and light pencil shaving aromas. It has dispensed with the subtle fig-like/exotic notes noticeable three years ago, arguably a little more conservative today. The palate is medium-bodied, with fine-grain tannins; harmonious and poised, clean and precise, understated with an irresistible silky texture. The 2015 does not possess a peacock’s tail like a top-tier Latour. No, it prefers to remain cool, calm and collected for now. This sublime First Growth will cruise for many years.
- By Neal Martin on March 2023
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
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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.
History
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.
Order Chateau Latour wines online at Grand Cru wines
You can of course buy Chateau Latour wines online at Grandcruwijnen.nl, the wine trade with one of the largest wine collections in the Netherlands and Belgium, where you can order both special wines and wines for every budget. Quality products, fast delivery & reliable service that is Grand Crus!