2013 Pauillac de Ch Latour
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Mid garnet, cedary with the start of a developed undergrowth character. Quite developed with those mature flavours but still fresh and juicy. (JH)
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
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Soft, velvety and easy with pleasant berry and coffee character. Medium body and a fresh finish. Drink now.
Coming from one of the most difficult vintages in the past two decades or more, the 2013 Le Pauillac De Château Latour is nevertheless a terrific wine that offers plenty of charm and classic Pauillac character. Lots of cassis, leafy herbs, and graphite nuances give way to a pretty, elegant, balanced 2013 that has a delicious, elegant, drink me now style. Enjoy it over the coming 4-5 years.
Medium garnet in color, the 2013 Le Pauillac de Château Latour—a blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 54% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc—offers up notions of baked cherries, warm mulberries and plum preserves with touches of spice cake and dusty soil. Medium-bodied, soft, juicy and with loads of red and black fruit preserves flavors, it finishes on a refreshing earthy note.
About the producer
One of Bordeaux’s five First Growths, as classified in 1855, Ch. Latour is among the most famous addresses in Pauillac and the world. The estate is renowned for its long-ageing, powerful and structured wines.