COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
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
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Les Forts de Latour 2017 is a red Bordeaux blend from the Pauillac appellation, produced by the renowned Château Latour. It is considered the estate's second wine, made with the same meticulous care as the Grand Vin. The 2017 vintage experienced a varied growing season, with a dry summer leading to even ripening. The wine is primarily composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, with significant Merlot and smaller amounts of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Château Latour is a Premier Grand Cru Classé estate with a long history of producing wines of exceptional quality and longevity, a philosophy that extends to Les Forts de Latour.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€250
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Often includes fruit from younger vines than the Grand Vin.
Fact 02
Represents about 45% of Château Latour's total production.
Fact 03
Two plots normally reserved for the Grand Vin were included in 2017.
Fact 04
Aged in 50-60% new French oak barrels.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Les Forts de Latour 2017 begins with fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats for about three weeks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in French oak barrels, with 50-60% of them being new. The grapes used are a blend primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc, sourced from the estate's vineyards in Pauillac. The selection of parcels and the meticulous winemaking techniques are central to the estate's commitment to quality.
