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17 Rene Gabriel
Tiefes Granat mit bläulichem Schimmer. Schlankes, florales Bouquet, bereits eine gewisse Tiefe anzeigend, Lorbeer, Gewürznelken, Lakritze und getrocknete Heidelbeeren. Mittelgewichtiger Gaumen, fein nerviges Extrakt, kernige Tannine mit gutem Rückhalt, zeigt Rasse und Kraft und präsentiert sich nicht als Zweitwein sondern als eigenständiger Cru, somit braucht es hier auch recht viel Geduld. Es ist zu hoffen, dass die Wirtschafts-Baisse hier endlich wieder das ungebührlich hohe Preisniveau der letzten Jahre zu korrigieren vermag. warten (2016 - 2028)
91 Robert Parker
2008 Forts de Latour: A strong effort, this 2008 exhibits a dark ruby/purple color, more minerality than the 2010 and hints of cedarwood, black currants, underbrush and forest floor. This round, generous blend of 66.5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33.5% Merlot should easily last for two decades or more.
90 Wine Spectator
This is rounded and pure, with red and black currant, black tea, roasted apple wood and sanguine notes all gliding through the supple, focused finish. Not big, but has balance and length. Drink now through 2017. 12,900 cases made. –JM .
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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.