2019 Pauillac de Ch. Latour
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Tasting notes
The 2019 Pauillac de Latour is as good as any vintage in recent years, aromas of cassis and ripe plums soar out of the glass, complemented by notes of spice and a herbal, almost menthol, lift. Medium- to full-bodied, this wine is so supple and elegant, bursting with crunchy fruit and violets that coat the palate. The soft tannins lead to a long and satisfying finish. This is so approachable now but shows plenty of promise for the future. Blend: 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot.
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Neal Martin, Vinous
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent
More reviews and scores
Blackberries, truffle, cigar box, cedar, and leafy herbs form the nose. The wine is medium-bodied, fresh, vibrant, edgy, and loaded with chalky tannins, and cassis. This is ready and delicious now, plus, it is going to continue improving from here. The wine blends 55.8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38.8% Merlot, and 5.4% Petit Verdot, 14.8% ABV.
A rocking little Pauillac, the 2019 Le Pauillac De Château Latour has ripe, upfront aromatics of red and black currants, smoke tobacco, and spicy wood that carry to a medium-bodied, supple, layered, nicely balanced wine that has enough tannins to evolve for 20 years or more.
Easily the best Pauillac de Latour in recent years, showing supple tannins at five years old, textured and rippling with juice, opening to show gourmet smoked plum and blueberry fruit. Has the graphite edge of the appellation, waves of cocoa bean, liqourice and smoked earth, and the balance of 2019. The structure is already welcoming, even if the fruit young, and if you like your wines on the primary side, you can get stuck in straight away and be very happy about it - this is a buy buy buy, and a good upgrade from my initial En Primeur score. 44hl/h yield, almost double that of 2018, which no doubt helps with the juicy character. 35% new oak, with a part aged in larger-sized 300l barrels.
About the producer
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.