COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Établissements Jean-Pierre Moueix
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Latour à Pomerol is a distinguished wine from the Pomerol AOC on Bordeaux's Right Bank. The estate, managed by Établissements Jean-Pierre Moueix since 1962, draws its name from a tower on the property. The vineyard's diverse soils, a mix of gravel, clay, and loam, contribute to the wine's complexity and harmony. The 2017 vintage faced challenges due to late April frosts, requiring careful vineyard management.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€102
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The château's name originates from a historical tower on its grounds.
Fact 02
Owned by the same family as Château Petrus, it shares a legacy of quality.
Fact 03
The vineyard boasts a mosaic of soil types, contributing to wine complexity.
Fact 04
JP Moueix has managed this estate since 1962.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Château Latour à Pomerol involves manual harvesting followed by rigorous double sorting. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled concrete and stainless-steel vats, utilizing gentle maceration and extraction techniques. The wine then undergoes aging for 16-18 months in French oak barrels, with a portion being new oak. Sustainable farming practices are employed throughout the vineyard management.
