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Château Latour 2017

BordeauxPauillac • 1er Grand Cru Classé • Red

Regular price 650,00€ tax included
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Unit price 650,00€ / unit
Packaging : 1 x 75CL - Cardboard

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Description

  • Country France
  • Region Bordeaux
  • Appellation Pauillac
  • Color Red
  • Alcohol 13
  • Vintage 2017
  • Grape varieties 92,1% Cabernet sauvignon, 7,8% Merlot, Petit verdot

Big name of Pauillac, Château Latour embodies the excellence of Medoc with a powerful and distinguished identity. Located in the heart of the appellation, this First Grand Cru Classé It draws on a legendary terroir and a commitment to precision that have earned it worldwide renown. Each vintage expresses remarkable depth, balancing intense fruit, tannic structure, and elegant oak. With Château Latour Pauillac 2017, THE domaine signs a wine of character, made for la garde, true to style Latour : dense, harmonious and of great length.

Ratings

Ratings

  • Parker (WA) 94/100
Notes and pairings

Notes and pairings

Tasting notes

Ideal with duck breast with cherries or filet mignon in pastry.

Producer

Producer

The vineyard of Château Latour It covers approximately 78 hectares, cultivated primarily with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The soil, composed of a mixture of clay and limestone, promotes optimal drainage, essential for the ripening of the grapes. climat The region's oceanic climate, with its hot summers and mild winters, allows for a slow and even ripening of the grapes, thus contributing to the concentration of aromas and the balance of the wine. Each plot is carefully chosen to express the quintessence of the Pauillac terroir.

Owner and history

Currently, the Château Latour is owned by the family holding company of François Pinault, a businessman passionate about art and excellence. Under his leadership, the domaine has managed to preserve its heritage while adopting modern winemaking practices. The Pinault family makes it a point of honor to maintain the reputation of Château Latour by producing high-quality wines while respecting the environment. Their commitment to the terroir and winemaking tradition makes them guardians of one of Bordeaux's greatest wines.

Vinification and aging

The winemaking process Château Latour It is a meticulous process, combining tradition and innovation. The grapes are harvested by hand and rigorously selected. After delicate destemming, alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, preserving the purity of the aromas. Aging, which lasts approximately 18 months, occurs in oak barrels, some of which are renewed each year. This aging in wood gives the wine its structure, complexity, and subtle woody aromas, while respecting the identity of the terroir.

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The team's opinion

While the 2015 is sunny and powerful, the 2017 is more vibrant and nuanced. It's a wine that reflects the transition of the domaine towards a more precise and living-friendly viticulture (biodynamics). It is already considered by some critics as one of the Latour the most elegant and "digestible" of the decade.