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Latour 2000 150cl

1er Grand Cru Classé | Pauillac | Bordeaux | France
CHF 2’648.45
Critics scores
20 Rene Gabriel
17: Auf Melchsee-Frutt enkokrte Ruedi Bewert verschiedene 2000er. Alle machten schon ziemlich viel Spass und zeigten ein hohes Niveau. Als der Latour im Glas war erinnerte ich mich an das Sprichwort: „Er kam, sah und siegte!" Barock, tief, mächtig, erhaben, gigantisch. (20/20). 17: Dichtes Purpur, dumpfe Konturen, satt in der Mitte. Das Nasenbild ist grossartig, zeigt Süsse, Reife, helle Hölzer, Zedern, Tabak, Pfeffernoten, Trüffel, unerhört vielschichtig. Legt permanent zu und zeigt dabei auf eine unaufdringliche Art seine geniale Grösse. Es gehört schon nasal zu den ganz Grossen. Da er aber seine Genialität mit Diskretion vermischt, könnte er bei einer Blindprobe (momentan noch…) glatt etwas untendurch rutschten. Im Gaumen hochfein, seidige Tannine, ausgeglichene, perfekte Adstringenz, nonchalantes Finale. Dieser Schluck hat mich emotional bewegt. Mit Glück unter 1000 Euro zu finden. (20/20) 19: Ist in einer ersten Reife. Ich hatte ihn zwar dekantiert, konnte es aber nicht lassen, sofort einen Schluck zu verkosten. Die Tannine sind königlich und so ist die Unnahbarkeit nicht mehr so gegeben. Aber jetzt geht es los. Und zwar Jahrzehnte lang.
99 Wine Spectator
The fruit here is still very much in the primary phase, with a decidedly racy feel to the raspberry coulis, cassis and blackberry reduction notes that are streaked with violet, iron and graphite flavors. The superlong finish alternates between a tug of sweet earth and a velvety feel, as the fruit and grip are still melding together, but there's so much vivacity here, there's no concern with waiting it out. The wait may be a while though. Rather stunning that this can separate itself so clearly from the rest of 2000's high-class field.—2000 Bordeaux blind retrospective (December 2015). Best from 2020 through 2040. 14,167 cases made.
97 Robert Parker
2000 saw a warm, dry July and August with a small amount of rain from mid-September onward. Composed of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot, the 2000 Latour has a deep garnet color and is showing a good amount of evolution, sporting mature notes of fried exotic spices, hoisin, unsmoked cigars and fruitcake with hints of incense, potpourri, cast iron pan and charcuterie. Medium-bodied, soft, plush and savory in the mouth, it has a long, mineral-tinged finish. 14,000 cases were made this year, representing 48% of production.
Producer
Château Latour
Château Latour is in a unique class of its own, producing some of the most powerful, complex and irresistible wines in Bordeaux. For centuries, Latour has been the greatest First Growth in the Médoc, if not in the entire region, producing the world’s most remarkable reds year after year. Considered the oldest wine producing property in Pauillac, with a history dating back to the 14th century, owners have come and gone over the years leading to 1993, when François Pinault, a French billionaire industrialist bought up the château. Since then, while maintaining Latour’s pursuit for excellence, Pinault has made significant changes, including a complete renovation of the winery, vat room, winemaking facilities and storage areas. He has also built a new tasting room, and redesigned the architecture of the main building, Pinault’s strides for modernization continue to accrue. Today, Château Latour’s talented team, motivated by their quest for perfection in both the vineyard and cellar, craft three wines. Preferring to release their wines after they are bottled, Latour was the first Bordeaux château to withdraw from the En Primeur system, starting with the 2012 vintage. One of the three wines in production, Le Pauillac de Château Latour is a worthy third wine. While Les Forts de Latour is a very impressive second wine. Le Grand Vin is at the pinnacle of Latour’s production, as the Grand Vin, it is a regal, concentrated red that is harmoniously balanced by its sophisticated refinement.