COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2015
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Château Latour
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Les Forts de Latour is the second wine of the renowned Château Latour estate, situated in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux. Crafted with the same high standards as the Grand Vin, it is produced from the estate's younger vines, typically at least 12 years old, grown on plots within the Grand Enclos. The 2015 vintage was influenced by a dry and warm growing season, followed by a wetter August, leading to ripe fruit and balanced structure. This wine is considered a significant offering from an exceptional year, embodying the Pauillac terroir.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€229
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
17-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Made from younger vines of the Grand Enclos, typically at least 12 years old.
Fact 02
Represents 40% of Château Latour's total production.
Fact 03
Vineyard plots include Piñada, Petit Batailley, and St. Anne.
Fact 04
Acquired new vineyard land in Artigues in 2005 and 2012.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Les Forts de Latour is produced from younger vines within Château Latour's Grand Enclos. The 2015 vintage required careful harvest timing, with Merlot picked from mid-September and Cabernet Sauvignon in early October. Following harvest, the grapes undergo fermentation, with the resulting wine then aged in 50% new French oak barrels. This process is guided by the estate's long-standing commitment to quality and the expression of Pauillac's terroir.
