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2017 Château Latour

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A cooler year with consistent ripening yielded a wine of elegance and precision. Aromas of cassis, cedar, and graphite are complemented by subtle floral notes. The palate is refined and structured, with firm tannins and a persistent, mineral finish.


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Ripe and very powerful aromas of black licorice, currants and violets. Full-bodied, dense and flavorful with lots of very new, flashy wood. Sexy and gorgeous. Round and polished tannins. Superb wine for the vintage. Try after 2028.

James Suckling
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A pure, sleek, seamless beauty, featuring a crystal-clear core of cassis, cherry and damson plum fruit racing along, glistening with lilac, iron and wet pebble notes. Shows terrific spine and clarity, with well-buried grip running throughout. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2025 through 2040.

Wine Spectator
98

Smells gorgeous - highly scented with lots of floral notes and ripe blackcurrants - the aromatics burst out of the glass. Succulent and juicy, lively and bright straight away, this is gorgeous - it's direct and focussed, certainly lean but not austere with a wonderfully silky texture and well defined tannins that give energy and frame the wine from start to finish. This really packs a punch, the concentrated flavour while not heavy or plush lingers a long long time and is so enjoyable. Cool blue fruits, pencil led salinity, cola edges and bright acidity - clean, pure and precise. And so drinkable. It's not exuberant, chewy or dense, it's light footed, still with a mineral salty grip but carefully controlled and calm yet generous in all the right places. This will age no doubt, but there's lots of zestiness giving a sense of freshness and approachability that is so delightful. A wine that knocks it out of the park and one so representative of Bordeaux and the Pauillac terroir.

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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
1998
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.

2005 Château Latour 2005
2005
2005

Majestic Grandeur in Magnum Form

The exceptional 2005 vintage brought ripe, concentrated wines with vibrant acidity. The magnum format enhances Latour’s balance and allows for an extended aging trajectory.

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.

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.

2017 Château Latour 2017
2017
2017

April Frost Tests Sites

While spring frost impacted much of Bordeaux, Latour's prime position near the Gironde estuary provided crucial protection during the critical April period. The estate's deep gravel soils maintained steady ripening through the challenging summer conditions. The wine shows the First Growth's characteristic graphite and cassis notes, with the vintage's freshness highlighting Latour's precision.

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