2017 Chateau Latour Pauillac Premier Grand Cru Classé

About Château Latour

A few years ago, Château Latour from Pauillac left the Bordeaux trading system of offering it to the market immediately after the harvest. They now release a vintage from their cellars every year that they believe is perfect to enjoy now and for years to come. This classically balanced, youthfully structured young wine appears to have a wonderful longevity.

Located in the heart of the Médoc wine region about 50 km northwest of Bordeaux, Château Latour is where the legend of the Bordeaux vineyards began. The Château's main terroir, l'Enclos, overlooks the Gironde Estuary which has created geological complexity over the centuries and guarantees a mild climate every day. Since 1993, under the leadership of the Pinault family, the estate's owners, significant changes have been implemented with the aim of continuing Château Latour's commitment to excellence in the wines produced.

Harvest of the 2017 Château Latour Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac

Blend: 92.1% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7.8% Merlot, 0.1% Petit Verdot

After a cold and dry winter, mild weather in March led to normal bud break, on March 29 for Merlot and April 3 for Cabernet Sauvignon. In April, significant differences in day and night temperatures were noticeable, which together with the lack of precipitation promoted an even and regular development of the vines. However, two nights of spring frost on April 27 and 28 affected 2.6 hectares of Château Latour, mainly on plots outside the Enclos used for the Pauillac de Latour. May rainfall was concentrated over just 9 days and this, together with the early summer heat, led to early flowering that occurred quickly and evenly in sunny conditions. The first three weeks of June were dry. The dry and moderately hot summer of 2017 with cool early mornings allowed the grapes to ripen evenly. Rainfall in the first two weeks of September significantly increased the size of the grapes for the harvest, which took place under good conditions.

The 2017 harvest started on September 11 with the Merlot and ended on October 4 with the Cabernet Sauvignon.

2017 Château Latour Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Tasting Note

Château Latour 2017 features a beautiful aromatic spectrum of black cherries and blackcurrants combined with fresher notes of chalk, tobacco and olive. Precise, structured tannins on a dense, deep palate make this a powerful wine with energy and balance that convey refinement and freshness.

FACT: In the 'Attachments' tab you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will send this to you automatically when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you pick up the wine you will often receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Collect' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.