Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Latour
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
1907
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux. (Premier Grand Cru Classé).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot. (traditional Latour blend ~75% Cabernet Sauvignon / ~20% Merlot + small % Cabernet Franc & Petit Verdot).
Acidity:
 
2
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Premier Grand Cru Classé (1855 classification). Historic cellar and auction listings (Christie’s) and price estimates (iDealwine) for the 1907 vintage; not typically scored by modern critics due to age

Tasting Note
Very mature mahogany colour; evolved bouquet of cedar, leather, dried black fruit and earthy notes. Palate shows soft, cedary tannins, moderate acidity and a lingering savoury finish. (historic cellar/tasting notes).

Food Pairing
Roast or grilled beef, lamb, game (venison), Tournedos Rossini, mushroom-based sauces; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, soy-braised beef, mushroom stir-fry.

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification from estate fruit, parcel fermentation, malolactic in vats and extended ageing in oak barrels (historic estate practice).

Vineyard Info
Château Latour, Premier Grand Cru Classé (1855). Long-established Pauillac estate (Enclos plots), now owned by François Pinault; renowned for Cabernet-dominated blends.