Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Latour
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 1er Cru (ex Château 2021)
Vintage:
 
2009
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.7%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 91.3%, Merlot 8.7%
Method:
 
Hand-harvested, parcel vinification with temperature-controlled fermentation and extended maceration; aged c.18 months in French oak (predominantly new) before bottling.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Imposing blackcurrant, blackberry and cassis with graphite, pencil-lead, cedar and tobacco. Extremely concentrated, powerful tannins, firm mineral core and a remarkably long, savory finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, ribeye/steak, beef Wellington, venison, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, soy-braised beef short ribs, beef rendang, Korean BBQ.
Vineyard Info:
 
Château Latour is a Pauillac First Growth centered on the walled L'Enclos vineyard. Famed for Cabernet-led, long-lived wines and meticulous viticulture under longtime estate management.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Top critic scores: Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 100 pts; James Suckling 100 pts; Jeb Dunnuck 100 pts; Vinous/Neal Martin 99 pts