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Critics’ scores and tasting notes
“Deep and dark with a ton of smoke and earth, the cassis fruit very much in the background, this is a concentrated and complex wine. Powerful yet racy palate with an elegant mineral finish. Drink or hold. (Horizontal Tasting, London, 2019)”
Les Forts de Latour takes its name from a historic plot in the Enclos of Château Latour. The wine has been sold under this label since 1966 and holds a distinct place in the estate’s production. It is not defined simply by the age of the vines: its identity lies above all in the origin of the selected plots and in the decisions taken at blending. The grapes come from around the Enclos, from certain plots initially eligible for the Grand Vin and from vineyards outside this walled enclosure. These include Piñada, Petit Batailley and Sainte-Anne, as well as gravelly plots acquired more recently in the Artigues area. This mosaic of soils contributes to the diversity of profiles from year to year. Les Forts de Latour receives the same care in the vineyard and the same exacting standards in vinification as the Grand Vin. Ageing involves a proportion of new barrels, generally between 50 and 60%. The blend usually contains more Merlot than that of Château Latour, often around 25 to 30%, with variations specific to each vintage. The wine combines the characteristic structure of Pauillac with a more immediately welcoming texture. Cabernet Sauvignon brings depth and backbone, while Merlot contributes volume and suppleness.
| Weight | 6 kg |
|---|---|
| Scores | James Suckling 95 |
| Colour | Red |
| Producer | Les Forts de Latour |
| Vintage | 2009 |
| Appellation | Pauillac |
| Size | 75 cl |
| Case format | OWC of 6 bottles (75 cl) |
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