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2000 Château Latour

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Commanding in presence, the 2000 Château Latour bursts with layers of blackcurrant, cedar, and tobacco, framed by firm tannins. This Pauillac is a towering example of Latour’s precision and depth.


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Latour has made truly great wines in the past two decades—and this is one of the best. It has fabulous aromas of black truffles, currants, raspberry and dried flowers. Mind-blowing on the palate, it’s an emotional and soulful red.

James Suckling
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The fruit here is still very much in the primary phase, with a decidedly racy feel to the raspberry coulis, cassis and blackberry reduction notes that are streaked with violet, iron and graphite flavors. The superlong finish alternates between a tug of sweet earth and a velvety feel, as the fruit and grip are still melding together, but there's so much vivacity here, there's no concern with waiting it out. The wait may be a while though. Rather stunning that this can separate itself so clearly from the rest of 2000's high-class field. -- Blind 2000 Bordeaux retrospective (December 2015). Best from 2020 through 2040. 14,165 cases made.

Wine Spectator
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Dense and complex, this shows layers of dark fruit with aromas of plum, fig and blackcurrant overlaid with spice, leather and earth. It is not as expressive as the 2001 vintage now, but it is more substantial, almost massive. There was rain at Latour on 19th September, which refreshed the grapes, and the team waited until 22nd September to start with the Merlot. The final blend is 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. It is just beginning to open now and should age gracefully for another 30 or 40 years.

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2000 Château Latour
2000 Château Latour Sale price $1,320.00 | In Stock Ships from our French cellar (Delivery in 4-10 days) | Ready to Drink

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The Estate

Château Latour, one of Bordeaux's five First Growths, boasts a vineyard dating back to 1680 in the Médoc region. Its prime location near the Gironde Estuary moderates extreme weather, contributing to its exceptional terroir. Renowned for rich, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines, Latour produces highly tannic vintages that evolve slowly, developing complex aromas of hazelnut, leather, blackcurrant, and graphite over time. This longevity and depth of character cement Latour's reputation as the quintessential wine for aging, embodying the pinnacle of Bordeaux winemaking.

1998 Château Latour 1998
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1998

Late Heat Tests Gravels

September heat spikes challenged vines, but Latour's deep gravel soils provided crucial water regulation through the vintage's warmest periods. The First Growth's patient October harvest allowed Cabernet Sauvignon to achieve full phenolic ripeness. The wine reveals intense black fruits, iron-tinged minerality, and the profound structure that marks Latour's greatest vintages.

2000 Château Latour 2000
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2000

Towering Depth & Legendary Precision

A near-perfect 2000 vintage produced bold, concentrated wines with incredible structure. Latour’s terroir delivered power and finesse, cementing this vintage’s legendary status.

2011 Château Latour 2011
2011
2011

Moderate Season, Site-Driven Clarity

A moderate vintage with inconsistent flowering but a dry summer produced firm, classically styled wines. Latour’s gravel plateau added structure and detail. A vintage of definition shaped by terroir steadiness.

2012 Château Latour 2012
2012
2012

First Growth Defies Rain

October rains tested even Latour's historic l'Enclos, yet the estate's deep gravel soils and old-vine Cabernet Sauvignon proved remarkably resilient. Precise sorting preserved only perfect berries from the challenging harvest, while the Grand Vin's selection proved ruthlessly strict. The wine displays Latour's signature power with iron-tinged minerality and black fruit precision marking this demanding vintage.

2013 Château Latour 2013
2013
2013

Gravel Base Guards Quality

Cool maritime influence from the Gironde proved vital during challenging autumn conditions. The estate's historic gravel plateau and old vines demonstrated resilience through variable weather. Classic cassis notes and mineral depth reflect the First Growth's precision, despite the vintage's demands.

2015 Château Latour 2015
2015
2015

Heat Builds Power

Early summer drought and sustained warmth through August created ideal ripening conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon on Latour's deep gravel soils. September's moderate temperatures allowed for precise parcel-by-parcel harvesting across the estate's prime 47-hectare L'Enclos vineyard. The wine reflects the vintage's power with intense cassis and graphite notes, while maintaining Latour's signature length and aristocratic structure.

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