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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 83/100 · Wine Spectator

Some good berry, cherry character, but rather lean and slightly hard with firm tannins. Best after 1997. James Suckling,Wine Spectator 1996.

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Critic scores
83
83/100

Wine Spectator

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Robert Parker
Robert Parker

This wine reveals a healthy opaque purple color, dense, concentrated fruit, and moderate tannin, but the wine's flavors were marred by a slight filter pad, musty smell. Perh Feb 1997, www.robertparker.com

About the producer

Château Latour - producer
Latour

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.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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