Chateau Latour Pauillac 1st Growth 75cl
Chateau Latour Pauillac 1st Growth 75cl
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Château Latour 1er Grand Cru Classé de Pauillac is an iconic Bordeaux red wine, produced mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon with a subtle balance of Merlot and accessory grape varieties.
General Information
Château: Château Latour
Appellation: Pauillac, Bordeaux, France (AOC)
Classification: 1er Grand Cru Classé (1855)
Volume: 75 cl
Color: Red
Appellation type: AOC / Bordeaux Pauillac
Region: Médoc, left bank of Bordeaux
Composition and Terroir
Grape varieties: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot
Vineyard area: 78 hectares
Soil type: Well-drained gravel, favoring the expression of noble grape varieties
Climate: Temperate, influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, ideal for the maturation of Cabernet Sauvignon
Production and Winemaking
Average production: 18,000 cases for the Grand Vin, 11,000 cases for the second wine Les Forts de Latour
Second wine: Les Forts de Latour, and a third wine named Pauillac since 1990
Methods: Hand harvesting, aging in French oak barrels for the Grand Vin, maturation often 15-18 months
Wine Characteristics
Alcohol: 12.5 to 13% ABV
Tasting profile: Full-bodied and concentrated wine, powerful tannins, aromas of blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, leather, truffle and subtle spices, with floral and mineral notes
Visual color: Deep purple with garnet reflections
Service and Food & Wine Pairing
Serving temperature: 15-18°C depending on the vintage
Glass type: Bordeaux-style red wine glass
Aeration: Aerate or decant depending on the presence of sediment
Recommended pairings: Grilled or roasted red meats, game, truffle dishes, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses such as Saint-Nectaire
Aging Potential
Optimal maturity: After 10 to 15 years for many vintages, some great vintages can be kept for several decades
Aging capacity: Great, structured wine for long aging in the bottle
The Château Latour 75cl remains a prestigious global wine, a symbol of the power and elegance of the great wines of Bordeaux, ideal for connoisseurs and collectors.
