Château Latour 2008 (OWC, 1 bout.)

Tasting notes

"(...)the 2008 Latour gives a medium to deep garnet color and slips sensuously out of the glass with Chinese five spice, unsmoked cigars, sandalwood and dried roses scents over a core of warm cassis, Black Forest cake, chocolate mint and smoked meats plus a waft of black olives and garrigue. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is well-sustained in the middle with generous black fruits and lovely red fruit sparks, layered with savory nuances and a firm, grainy backbone, finishing with bags of perfume and freshness. (...)"

Source: Robert Parker

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INFORMATIONS ABOUT THE ESTATE

Château Latour, located in Pauillac, Bordeaux, is one of the most prestigious estates in the world, renowned for producing exceptional red wines. As a Premier Grand Cru Classé since 1855, it is celebrated for its powerful, structured wines with remarkable aging potential. The estate spans 76 hectares, primarily planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and small amounts of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Château Latour's Grand Vin is crafted from old vines grown in the "Enclos" terroir, known for its gravelly, well-drained soil. The wine undergoes traditional fermentation in wooden vats and aging in oak barrels, adding complexity and finesse. Latour wines feature rich aromas of black fruits, cedar, tobacco, and spices, evolving into complex, nuanced flavors over time. This estate's wines are highly sought after by collectors for their quality, consistency, and remarkable aging capacity. Discover the exceptional cuvées of Château Latour today and enhance your collection with this iconic Bordeaux wine.

Production : 175'000 bottles;

Surface : 65 ha ;

Wine variety : 75% cabernet sauvignon, 20% merlot, 4% cabernet franc, 1% petit verdot;

Plantation density: 10'000 vines/ha

Age of the vines: 40 years

Second wineLes forts de Latour (140'000 bottles)

Best vintages : 2010, 2009, 2005, 2003, 2000, 1996, 1982, 1966, 1961, 1959, 1949, 1899.

Data sheet

  • Color red
  • Country Bordeaux
  • Appellation Pauillac
  • Classement First Growth in 1855 (Bordeaux)
  • Vintage 2008
  • Rating Robert Parker: 95 /100
  • Level IN
  • Peak: until 2035
  • Size Bottle (0.75 l)
  • Special Price yes

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