Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Forts Latour
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
71.4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28.6% Merlot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94; Jeb Dunnuck 94; Vinous 93; The Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 93; Wine Enthusiast 93; Jancis Robinson 17. 5+/20

Tasting Note
Medium-bodied Pauillac: blackcurrant, baked plum, violet and graphite with earthy, cedar and light truffle notes; firm, grainy tannins, bright acidity and a long iron-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye, beef stew (Boeuf Bourguignon), aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), braised beef with soy/ginger, umami-rich Sichuan dishes.

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification with destemmed fermentation; aged in French oak barrels (approx. 50% new) for ~12–18 months.

Vineyard Info
Château Latour is a Bordeaux First Growth; Les Forts de Latour is the estate's second wine produced from selected younger-vine parcels and specific lots.