Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Latour A P. |
Label Name: | Pomerol |
Vintage: | 2019 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Pomerol, Bordeaux |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Merlot |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
2019 critics: James Suckling 97; Decanter 95; Falstaff 96; Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 94; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 94; Jeb Dunnuck 94; Wine Enthusiast 93; Wine Spectator 91
Tasting Note
Dense dark-plum and black-cherry fruit with truffle, violets, cocoa and a hint of cigar box. Silky texture, powdery fine tannins, bright acidity and a long, truffle-tinged finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye or beef short ribs, mushroom/truffle risotto, aged cheeses (Comté, Parmigiano). Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi, galbi), miso-braised eggplant or shiitake-braised short ribs.
Production Method
Manual harvest; double sorting; fermentation in temperature-controlled concrete/stainless vats with gentle extraction; aged 16–18 months in French oak (≈40% new).
Vineyard Info
Historic Pomerol estate (8 ha) farmed by Établissements Jean‑Pierre Moueix since 1962 and acquired in 2024; varied gravel, clay and loam soils; vines ~25 years average.