Chateau Latour 1994 75cl

The Château Latour 1994 is a balanced and concentrated Pauillac red wine, appreciated for its aromatic depth and exceptional longevity, with an alcohol content of 12.5% and optimal maturity.

General information
Appellation: Pauillac, Bordeaux
Wine type: Grand Vin Rouge
Vintage: 1994
Format: 75 cl bottle
Alcohol: 12.5 %
Historical classification: 1er Grand Cru Classé (1855)
Current condition of the wine: Mature, perfect fill level, slightly stained label 

Blend and terroir
The wine is mainly made with:
Cabernet Sauvignon: 76 %
Merlot: 22 %, bringing roundness and texture
Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc: 2 %, for aromatic complexity 

The vineyard covers 96.5 ha spread across the estate, including 47 ha in the historic terroir called L’Enclos. The soils are gravelly-sandy, offering excellent drainage and promoting the even ripening of the grapes 

Vinification and aging
Fermentation of destemmed and crushed grapes in tanks for about three weeks
Malolactic second fermentation carried out after racking
Aging in French oak barrels: 100 % new for the Grand Vin
Decanting recommended before tasting to release the aromas 

Tasting notes
Color: Dark garnet, opaque, typical of the aging of a great Pauillac 

Nose: Complex bouquet of aromas of black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), walnuts, leather, cigar, tobacco and woody smoke 

Palate: Deep and concentrated, full and fleshy texture, soft and silky tannins, balanced acidity and long, savory finish 

Recommended serving temperature: 16–18 °C
Food pairings: Red meats, game, rack of lamb roasted with herbs de Provence, truffles or wild mushrooms 

Critical notes and aging potential
Robert Parker: 94/100 

CellarTracker community: average 92.8 points 

Aging phase: Peak from 2009 to 2023, then expected decline from 2024–2043+ according to some sources 

This vintage has an aging potential of 35 to 40 years thanks to its concentration and tannic structure 

Particularities
The grape varieties and aging give the wine a power, richness and consistency classic to Château Latour
Unique feeling of fidelity to the vintage with a fleshier texture than young Latours thanks to a higher percentage of Merlot in this vintage 

In summary, the Château Latour 1994 75 cl is an emblematic wine of Pauillac, offering aromatic complexity, structural balance and longevity, ideal for lovers of exceptional great Bordeaux 
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