Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Latour
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
1945
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Major praise and high scores: Wine Spectator 100; James Suckling 100; John Gilman 100; Vinous 95; exemplary tasting notes at Christie's. Sources:

Tasting Note
Powerful, minty Pauillac: cassis/blackberry, cedar, cigar, eucalyptus and black truffle. Dense, full-bodied with firm yet polished tannins, concentrated fruit and an exceptionally long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roast leg of lamb, beef Wellington, aged cheeses (cheddar/Comté); Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi), beef rendang, braised short ribs.

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification: fermentation in vats, malolactic conversion and extended aging in French oak barrels (including new oak), followed by long bottle maturation.

Vineyard Info
Château Latour is a First Growth with the historic 'Enclos' vineyards; renowned for Cabernet-dominant, ageworthy wines. Now owned by François Pinault; estate dates back centuries and emphasizes low yields and careful oak aging.