Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Latour |
Label Name: | Pauillac 1er Cru |
Vintage: | 1945 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 5 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Major praise and high scores: Wine Spectator 100; James Suckling 100; John Gilman 100; Vinous 95; exemplary tasting notes at Christie's. Sources:
Tasting Note
Powerful, minty Pauillac: cassis/blackberry, cedar, cigar, eucalyptus and black truffle. Dense, full-bodied with firm yet polished tannins, concentrated fruit and an exceptionally long, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Roast leg of lamb, beef Wellington, aged cheeses (cheddar/Comté); Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi), beef rendang, braised short ribs.
Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification: fermentation in vats, malolactic conversion and extended aging in French oak barrels (including new oak), followed by long bottle maturation.
Vineyard Info
Château Latour is a First Growth with the historic 'Enclos' vineyards; renowned for Cabernet-dominant, ageworthy wines. Now owned by François Pinault; estate dates back centuries and emphasizes low yields and careful oak aging.