1996 Pauillac de Ch. Latour
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Dark ruby with an aged rim. Gosh there really is class on that nose! Refined top-quality Pauillac minerally fruit and obviously top-quality barrels. Just starting to lose a bit of its fruit concentration and energy but still a nice drink. Great balance and impressive length. Maybe just a little bit of hardness on the finish? (JR)
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Latour offers a third wine which seems to be particularly impressive in 1995 and 1996. It is simply called Pauillac. The 1996 Pauillac is a blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon. A fat wine, with plenty of cassis fruit, excellent purity, and a surprising personality and complexity for its reasonable price, its potential rating of between 86-88 is high praise indeed. It should drink well for 7-8 years.
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.