| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Latour |
| Label Name: | Pauillac 1er Cru |
| Vintage: | 1988 |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Pauillac, Bordeaux |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 12.5% |
| Grape(s): | 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot. |
| Acidity: | 3 |
| Tannins: | 4 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 5 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 96; Robert Parker / Wine Advocate 91; Jean‑Marc Quarin 94; Jane Anson 94
Tasting Note
Blackcurrant and plum core with cedar, graphite, tar and savory tobacco; sous-bois, leather and spice develop with age. Medium–full body, refined mature tannins and a very long, mineral finish.
Food Pairing
Roast or grilled red meats (ribeye, lamb rack), beef bourguignon, game; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean galbi, rich miso-glazed dishes and braised beef with umami sauces.
Production Method
Traditional estate vinification: parcel fermentation in temperature‑controlled vats, extended maceration, malolactic fermentation, then long élevage in French oak barrels.
Vineyard Info
First Growth (Premier Cru) of Pauillac; Grand Vin sourced mainly from L’Enclos (c.47 ha). Owned by François Pinault since 1993; renowned for precision and long‑ageing wines.
Latour Pauillac 1er Cru 1988
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