A beautiful story for a great wine
SINCE THE 18TH CENTURY
Two stories meet atChâteau Latour de PomerolThe estate takes its name from the tower located on the property. Built in the 18th century by the Chambaud family, the château's winemaking activity was only developed with the arrival of the Garitey family. Bound by the sacred bonds of marriage in 1875, it was Madame Loubat who inherited the property in 1917. She was dedicated to expanding the vineyard and acquired numerous plots of land on the plateau. Upon her death, the Château was bequeathed toLily Lacoste-Loubatfamous in particular for owning Château Pétrus. More of an artist than a winemaker, she allowed the Jean-Pierre Moueix establishments to lease the vineyard from 1962.
The Moueix familyJean-Pierre Moueix took his first steps in the Bordeaux wine industry in 1937. Leaving his native Corrèze, he began a wine trading business. He quickly acquired vineyards and started producing wine there in 1950. His son Christian and grandson Jean-François succeeded him. Jean-Pierre Moueix passed away in 2003, leaving a rich legacy to the generations that followed. All are connected by thepassionwhich allows them to enhance each of the 20 prestigious vintages they possess today.
The Pomerol plateau
GREAT GRAPES MAKE GREAT WINES
THEChâteau Latouris located onthe right bank of Bordeaux, on thePomerol plateauThe vineyard covers 7.9 hectares and is divided into two parts, depending on the composition of the terroir. Two-thirds of the Merlot (90%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%) vines are planted on the appellation's gravelly plateau. The remaining third consists of clay-loam soils. The clay allows the wine to reveal its great depth and generosity, while the gravel adds warmth and character to the grape varieties. This balance between the two soil types enhances the wines ofPomerolproducts at the Château. The vines, averaging 35 years old, are experiencing asustainable viticultureand environmentally friendly. "To make great wines, you need great grapes," explains Christian Moueix. This is how the region's two flagship grape varieties flourish under the watchful eye of the winemaking teams. The grape varieties are, moreover...cultivated on small plotsRigour and respect for nature are two central principles in vineyard work. With this aim of controlling yields, green harvesting, vine thinning, and leaf removal are operations carried out in the vineyard.
The expertise of demanding winemakers
THE BEST WINE IS YET TO COME
After manual harvesting, with the grape bunches sorted directly in the vineyard, the grapes ofChâteau Latour in PomerolThe grapes are sorted again on an optical sorting table. Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled concrete tanks. Aging then occurs in oak barrels for an average of 20 months. One-third of the barrels are renewed each year to ensure optimal exchange between the wine and the wood.Christian MoueixIts improvement is expressed in these terms: "the best wine is yet to come." These words testify to the work onqualitywith each vintage. The wisdom and passion demonstrated by the teams in the cellar as well as theMoueix familyensures high quality in every vintage. On tasting, it's a wine of fascinating balance. Between depth and harmony, the wines ofChâteau Latour in PomerolThey have stood the test of time to offer only the best Bordeaux wines.
