2014 Latour Martillac Blanc
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Tasting notes
Light and fresh, soft yellow-gold, and plenty of lift and momentum through the palate. Enjoyable, saffron streaked citrus and quince flavours, grilled almonds touches of campfire smoke. A lovely window into the subtle complexities of white Pessac as it ages. 25% new oak, harvest September 8 to 20.
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Neal Martin
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
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The 2014 Latour-Martillac Blanc builds upon its promise en primeur, offering succinct aromas of citrus fruit, linseed and a touch of jasmine. I appreciate the detail and the focus of this white Pessac. The palate is fresh and vibrant with really lip-smacking salinity on the entry, a wine determined to grab your attention straight from the off. And why not when it is this good? Brimming with tension and vivacity, it fans out gloriously towards the finish. One of the best white wines from this estate in recent years—bravo!
A powerful, intense wine, the 2014 Latour-Martillac Blanc possesses real depth and intensity. Lemon confit, white flowers, mint and crushed rocks are nicely pushed into the foreground, but the wine's phenolic breadth and textural presence are its most distinctive signatures.
About the producer
Owned and managed by the Kressman family, Latour-Martillac is one of the region’s most recognisable estates – with the eponymous tower standing proudly at its entrance. Its 50 hectares of vines produce benchmark Pessac.