Chteau Latour Thomas Jefferson 1787 Latour 1855 Premier Cru Class Mdoc 1862 1864

Les Forts de Latour 1966 Merlot (25% – 30%) Mdoc Grand Cru Class

AOC Pauillac

66.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33.5% Merlot

50%-60%

(Robert Parker’s rating: 91 points)
2008Les Forts de Latour(2015-2030)

At the beginning of the eighteenth century, Chteau Latour started to be highly recognized around the world, thanks to the reconquest of the British market and the development of the wine business in Northern Europe. The aristocracy and other wealthy groups of consumers became very enthusiastic about a few great estates, of which Latour was one. And that was how Thomas Jefferson, ambassador of the United States in France, and future President, discovered this wine in 1787. At that time, a cask of Chteau Latour was already worth twenty times as much as one of ordinary Bordeaux wine.
The reputation of Chteau Latour was consolidated during the 19th century. It was confirmed in 1855, when the government of Napolon III decided to classify the growths of the Mdoc and the Graves for the International Exhibition in Paris: Chteau Latour was classified as a First Growth. The existing chteau was built during this “Golden Age”, between 1862 and 1864.

Les Forts de Latour is the second label, was first labelled with this name in 1966.It is produced with the same meticulous care as the Grand Vin.The notable differences, apart from the origin of the grapes, is the proportion of new barrels (50% – 60%) used in the maturing stage and higher proportion of Merlot (25% – 30%). Its quality has resulted in its achieving the level of a Mdoc Grand Cru Class.

Appellation:
AOC Pauillac, Bordeaux

Country of Origin:
Bordeaux, France

Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)

Grape Varieties:
66.5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33.5% Merlot

Ageing:
50%-60% new French oak barrels

Tasting Notes:
(Robert Parker’s rating: 91 points)
The Les Forts de Latour 2008, a late cellar release from the estate, has a very delineated bouquet with blackberry, black truffle and cedar aromas the gently unfold in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with a feisty entry, touches of white pepper, graphite and bell pepper on the entry that neatly complement the black fruit, which dovetails into a poised, minty finish. (Drink Date: 2015-2030)