Château Latour - Pauillac - Le Pauillac de Château Latour - Rouge - 2018

Wine:

Generous, the 2018 red Pauillac from Château Latour displays a beautiful concentration, with aromas of ripe berries, especially cherries, all framed by a well-balanced structure with soft and velvety tannins. This is a very fine version of the grand wine, in a more accessible style, especially on this powerful vintage, which will offer more immediate pleasure than its predecessor. You will particularly appreciate its hints of spices and black fruits, its freshness, and its excellent maturity.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, parcels located in the south-western part of the Pauillac appellation on the "Saint Anne" terroir, with vines averaging 25 years of age, as well as Enclos complants still too young to be included in the Grand Vin du Château blend, de-stemmed and crushed, then fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats for around 3 weeks, malolactic fermentation and ageing in French oak barrels, around 20% of which are new.

Domaine in conversion to Organic Agriculture by Ecocert label since 2015, viticulture according to biodynamic principles on the majority of the Enclos.

Color:

Dark, intense red.

Nose:

Aromas of ripe berries and cherries mixed with spicy notes.

Palate:

Fresh and generous with beautifully ripe fruit, this cuvée offers great concentration, a perfectly balanced structure and supple, velvety tannins.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Spiced duck breast, herb-roasted lamb, Bordeaux-style porcini mushrooms, venison in sauce, beef and marrow bone, baked guinea fowl and seasonal black truffles.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2033 and beyond for enthusiasts.

A magnificent estate in Pauillac, Château Latour holds a unique position in the hierarchy of Grands Crus Classés. With unparalleled consistency, this 1st Growth Classified estate excels year after year, consistently pushing the boundaries of refinement and excellence. Unlike its peers, Château Latour no longer releases its young wines through the Bordeaux Futures system. Instead, it ages them on the property until they have reached the peak of maturity.

Owned by François Pinault and managed by Frédéric Engerer, Château Latour is dedicated to reserving its wines for the most opportune moment. This commitment to excellence, combined with its unique biodynamic management, sets it apart in the world of wine.