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17 Rene Gabriel
Wenn ich bedenke, wie genial der Grand Vin ist, so kann man in diesen Zweitwein fast ebensoviel Vertrauen setzen. Kurz vor seiner Vermarktung im Château degustiert: Tiefes Terroirbouquet vermischt mit Edelholznoten, Teer, Herbsttrompeten, schöne Konzentration. Kräftiger Gaumen mit reifen Tanninen, gut balanciert, Trüffelspuren, mittlerer Körper, schönes, klassisches Pauillac-Finish. 96: Tiefes Granat; eine der tiefsten Les Forts de Latour-Farben. Trüffeliges, leicht florales Bouquet, fleischiger Gaumen, zeigt eine gute Adstringenz, baut zweifellos noch lange aus. 17/20 vorbei
89 Wine Spectator
Lots of milk chocolate and berry character, with hints of dried flowers on the nose. Full-bodied, with very soft tannins and a lovely, fruity finish. Falls away quickly.—'88/'98 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2008). Drink now.
84 Robert Parker
The medium-bodied, somewhat austere, noticeably oaky and tannic 1988 Forts de Latour possesses good aging potential, but lacks charm, complexity, and concentration. Nevertheless, it is an elegant, understated wine. Anticipated maturity: Now-2002.
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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.