Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Latour |
Label Name: | Pauillac 1er Cru |
Vintage: | 2013 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Pauillac, Bordeaux |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon 95.2%, Merlot 4.4%, Petit Verdot 0.4% |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Selected scores: Wine Advocate 93 (Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 2021 release); Wine Spectator ~92; James Suckling ~94; Decanter ~93; Tim Atkin MW ~95; Vinous ~91-92
Tasting Note
Dark cassis, black cherry, tobacco, cedar and graphite with subtle floral and spice notes; refined, medium-bodied with polished tannins and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Roast lamb, grilled ribeye, beef bourguignon; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ, beef hotpot, miso-glazed eggplant.
Production Method
Traditional fermentation with extended maceration; matured in French oak (high proportion new) for around 18–20 months before bottling.
Vineyard Info
Château Latour, a Premier Grand Cru Classé (Pauillac), is centered on the historic 'L'Enclos' vineyard. Renowned First Growth estate with centuries of winemaking and estate-controlled vineyards.