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2003 Château Latour Les Forts de Latour

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Intense and plush, the 2003 Les Forts de Latour features ripe black plum, fig, and smoky notes, with a smooth texture and a long finish. This Pauillac reflects the bold character of the vintage.

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Cellared at 55°F & 70% Humidity

Second Wine of Château Latour

Château Latour

Estate

Château Les Forts de Latour, established in the 1960s, serves as the esteemed second wine of the illustrious Château Latour. Reflecting the grand vin's excellence, it offers a unique expression of the Pauillac terroir.

1992

Graceful Simplicity & Poised Charm

A cooler 1992 vintage produced lighter, aromatic wines with moderate alcohol. Les Forts de Latour’s terroir preserved elegance and balance, showcasing its refined nature.

1995

Bold Refinement & Classic Structure

The warm and consistent 1995 vintage brought ripe fruit and excellent structure. Les Forts de Latour’s terroir contributed depth, complexity, and elegance to this vintage’s powerful expression.

1996

Layered Precision & Benchmark Depth

The balanced 1996 vintage produced wines with ripe fruit, vibrant acidity, and aging potential. Les Forts de Latour’s terroir enhanced depth, precision, and harmony in this exceptional vintage.

2002

Poised Elegance & Balanced Complexity

A cooler 2002 vintage brought fresh, structured wines with moderate ripeness. Les Forts de Latour’s terroir contributed balance, complexity, and lifted aromatics to this understated expression.

2003

Plush Intensity & Smoky Richness

The hot and dry 2003 vintage resulted in opulent, fruit-forward wines with softer tannins. Les Forts de Latour’s terroir balanced the richness with freshness, creating a bold and approachable wine.

2004

Gravel Soils Aid Drainage

Consistent temperatures and moderate rainfall allowed steady ripening on the estate's younger vines, particularly on the Pauillac plateau. The deep gravel soils provided crucial drainage during scattered September showers. The wine shows clear Latour DNA with graphite and dark fruits, though with the approachability typical of both the vintage and this second wine.

2009

Luxurious Richness & Pauillac Power

The warm and sunny 2009 vintage yielded ripe, luxurious wines with polished tannins. Les Forts de Latour’s terroir enhanced depth, intensity, and refinement in this standout vintage.

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