Château Latour Premier Cru Classé, Pauillac, Bordeaux, 2001, 12x75cl
Appellation: Pauillac AOC (Left Bank, Bordeaux, France)
Blend: 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc
Ageing: Aged in 100% new French oak barrels for approximately 18 to 22 months
Drinking Window: 2020 – 2050
CRITIC SCORES
Decanter – 97 points
Vinous – 97 points
Jeb Dunnuck – 96 points
TASTING NOTES
Crème de cassis, graphite/lead pencil, dried floral notes, forest floor, cedar, and subtle black truffle. Medium- to full-bodied with exceptional balance, precision, and fine-grained, polished tannins. Shows vibrant acidity supporting flavours of dark fruits, subtle leather, and baking spices with a lingering, mineral finish.
Château Latour Premier Cru Classé, Pauillac, Bordeaux, 2001, 12x75cl
Appellation: Pauillac AOC (Left Bank, Bordeaux, France)
Blend: 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc
Ageing: Aged in 100% new French oak barrels for approximately 18 to 22 months
Drinking Window: 2020 – 2050
CRITIC SCORES
Decanter – 97 points
Vinous – 97 points
Jeb Dunnuck – 96 points
TASTING NOTES
Crème de cassis, graphite/lead pencil, dried floral notes, forest floor, cedar, and subtle black truffle. Medium- to full-bodied with exceptional balance, precision, and fine-grained, polished tannins. Shows vibrant acidity supporting flavours of dark fruits, subtle leather, and baking spices with a lingering, mineral finish.
