1988 Les Forts de Latour
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Tasting notes
Lots of milk chocolate and berry character, with hints of dried flowers on the nose. Full-bodied, with very soft tannins and a lovely, fruity finish. Falls away quickly. Second wine of Latour.¿'88/'98 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2008). Drink now. James Suckling,Wine Spectator 2009.
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The medium-bodied, somewhat austere, noticeably oaky and tannic 1988 Forts de Latour possesses good aging potential, but lacks charm, complexity, and concentration. Nevertheless, it is an elegant, understated wine. Anticipated maturity: Now-2002. Feb 1993, www.robertparker.com
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One of Bordeaux’s five First Growths, as classified in 1855, Ch. Latour is among the most famous addresses in Pauillac and the world. The estate is renowned for its long-ageing, powerful and structured wines.