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Château Latour 1er Grand Cru Classé 1996

  • Black fruit
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Icon wine
  • Color: Red
  • Organic
  • 12.50% 
  • 0.75L
  • Intensity
  • Full-bodied

One of the wines to have played a part in building the legend that is Bordeaux; rare depth and concentration, but not at the expense of exceptional elegance and perfect balance. More info

  • Quantity: 1 Bottle
  • Level: 1 into-neck
  • Label: 1 very slightly marked label, 1 very slightly stained label
  • Origin: Private individual
  • Recoverable VAT: No
  • Country/Region: Bordeaux
  • Appellation/Wine: Pauillac
  • Classification: 1er Grand Cru Classé
  • Producer/Owner: Artemis
  • More information....

Château Latour 1er Grand Cru Classé serve at a temperature of 16°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Tournedos Rossini, Poularde de bresse aux morilles, Filet de chevreuil aux airelles.

Peak: Drink until 2050

  • Vintage score: 17/20
  • What the experts say...

    "An opaque purple color is followed by phenomenally sweet, pure aromas of cassis infused with subtle minerals. This massive offering possesses unreal levels of extract, full body, intensely ripe, but abundant tannin, and a finish that lasts for nearly a minute." R. Parker (06/2000)

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    Château Latour 1er Grand Cru Classé

    The wine

    Latour's wines show exemplary consistency, whatever the quality of the vintage. Firm, tannic and concentrated in their youth, they require long cellaring to reveal the full depth of their power and extraordinary richness. When perfectly mature, the wine has an incredible bouquet of blackcurrants, hazelnuts and leather. A monumental wine.

    Information about domain Château Latour

    Created in around 1680, Château Latour is one of the oldest vineyards in the Médoc. There is a central plot known as the Enclos with 47 hectares of old vines that are maintained with extreme care, as these are the ones used to make the grand vin. Another 18 hectares of external plots, consisting of vines less than ten years-old and potentially declassified plots are used to produce the property's second wine, Les Forts de Latour. For further information, visit Château Latour

    Detailed characteristics

    • Quantity: 1 Bottle
    • Level: 1 into-neck
    • Label: 1 very slightly marked label, 1 very slightly stained label
    • Origin: Private individual
    • Type of cellar: Classic underground cellar
    • Recoverable VAT: No
    • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
    • French customs seal: no
    • Alcohol percentage: 12.50 %
    • Country/Region: Bordeaux
    • Appellation/Wine: Pauillac
    • Classification: 1er Grand Cru Classé
    • Producer/Owner: Artemis
    • Vintage: 1996
    • Color: Red
    • Peak: Drink until 2050
    • Service temperature: 16°
    • Viticulture: Organic 
    • Size (in ha): 65
    • Volume: 175000 bottles
    • Intensity: Full-bodied
    • Dominant aroma: Black fruit
    • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
    • Grape variety: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 4% Cabernet franc, 1% Petit verdot
    Château Latour 1er Grand Cru Classé
    Château Latour 1er Grand Cru Classé

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