| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Latour |
| Label Name: | Pauillac 1er Cru |
| Vintage: | 2001 |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Pauillac, Bordeaux |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 13% |
| Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot |
| Acidity: | 4 |
| Tannins: | 4 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 5 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Notable scores include Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 97+, Decanter 97, Neal Martin (Wine Journal) 96, Jeb Dunnuck 96, Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 95
Tasting Note
Deep cassis, black cherry, graphite, cedar, tobacco and truffle notes. Rich, concentrated palate with polished dark fruit, mineral backbone and long, savory finish; tertiary leather and earthy nuances develop with age.
Food Pairing
Western: roasted lamb, ribeye, beef bourguignon, aged Comté or Gouda. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ short ribs, beef rendang, miso-braised beef, rich mushroom hotpot.
Production Method
Hand-harvested, destemmed, fermented in stainless-steel vats by parcel; matured in French oak barrels (approx. 16–20 months; est. ~70% new) with careful blending for the grand vin.
Vineyard Info
Château Latour, a 1er Cru Classé in Pauillac, is a historic estate producing a powerful, Cabernet-driven grand vin from the Enclos and vineyard holdings; renowned for longevity and classic Bordeaux style.
Latour Pauillac 1er Cru 2001
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