2016 Chateau Latour Pauillac Premier Grand Cru Classé

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Description

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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

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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

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Parker

96

James Suckling

98

Vinous

96

Wijnhuis

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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.

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