Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Latour
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 1er Cru (owc 6)
Vintage:
 
1982
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Method:
 
Traditional Bordeaux vinification: destemmed fermentation in temperature-controlled vats, long maceration and élevage in French oak barrels (heavy new-oak usage reported) for c.18–20 months.
Acidity:
 
2
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Dense blackcurrant and black cherry framed by cedar, tobacco, graphite and truffle, with leather, spice and earthy sous-bois notes. Plush, layered palate with sweet, powdery tannins and a long, mineral finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Roast lamb, beef Wellington, aged steak, game and hard cheeses; Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), braised short ribs, mushroom hot pots.
Vineyard Info:
 
Château Latour (1er Cru Classé, Pauillac) farms the historic 'Enclos' plots around the château; owned by François Pinault/Artémis since 1993 with long-established reputation for concentrated, ageworthy Cabernet-led wines.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Widely acclaimed: Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 100 (notable reviews, e. g. WA #129), Vinous/Neal Martin 100, Wine Spectator 98 (June 2001), Jancis Robinson 19. 5/20; frequently listed among the top wines of the 1982 Bordeaux vintage