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).
Method:
 
Traditional Bordeaux vinification from estate fruit, parcel fermentation, malolactic in vats and extended ageing in oak barrels (historic estate practice).
Acidity:
 
2
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
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.
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.
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