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

Les Forts de Latour 1966 Merlot (25% – 30%) 50-60% Mdoc Grand Cru Class

AOC Pauillac

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

13%

750

(Robert Parker’s rating: 91 points)
2011 Les Forts de Latour Pauillac 15-20

(James Suckling’s rating: 92-93 points)

Chteau Latour traces its origins back to the 14th century and by the 18th century was already highly regarded in the British market. In 1787, Thomas Jefferson noted and praised its quality during his visit to France, when Latours price was many times higher than ordinary Bordeaux wines. Its reputation was further consolidated in the 19th century, when the estate was ranked as a First Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, affirming its prestige in the Mdoc. The present chteau was built between 1862 and 1864, becoming an enduring symbol of the estate.

Les Forts de Latour is the second label, was first labelled with this name in 1966. It is crafted with meticulous care, a higher proportion of Merlot (25-30%), and aged in 50-60% new oak, achieving a quality level comparable to Mdoc Grand Cru Class.

Appellation:
AOC Pauillac, Bordeaux

Country of Origin:
Bordeaux, France

Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)

Grape Varieties:
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot

Alcohol Content:
13%

Volume:
750mL

Tasting Notes:
(Robert Parker’s rating: 91 points)
The 2011 Les Forts de Latour has a very refined bouquet, understated at first but gaining intensity in the glass with an attractive estuarine tincture developing and complementing the black fruit. Later on, there is a trademark touch of Pauillac mintiness coupled with black olives. The palate is medium-bodied with juicy ripe tannin and very good weight in the mouth, the fruit profile leaning more towards the red side of the spectrum than black. This feels lithe and supple in the mouth, fleshy and generous with a smooth finish that slips down the throat. Enjoy this now and over the next 15-20 years.

(James Suckling’s rating: 92-93 points)
This is really excellent. Love the nose of minerals, violets and berries. Full body, with super fine tannins and a long, long finish. Slightly lean but seamless tannins.