1996 Latour Martillac Blanc
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The 1996, built along the same lines as the 1995, but less concentrated, and more acidic, reveals smoky oak, and a hint of lemony, melony fruit.The wine is extremely acidic in the mouth. I cannot see this wine developing much charm or pleasure. Last tasted 11/97
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The 1996, built along the same lines as the 1995, but less concentrated, and more acidic, reveals smoky oak, and a hint of lemony, melony fruit.The wine is extremely acidic in the mouth. I cannot see this wine developing much charm or pleasure. Last tasted 11/97 Jan 1998, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
Owned and managed by the Kressman family, Latour-Martillac is one of the region’s most recognisable estates – with the eponymous tower standing proudly at its entrance. Its 50 hectares of vines produce benchmark Pessac.