COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
Château Latour
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Pauillac de Latour is the third wine from the esteemed Château Latour estate, established in 1855 and located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux. Introduced in 1989, it was initially developed for the restaurant market as a more accessible way to experience the estate's signature style. The wine is crafted primarily from younger vines and from wines that do not meet the stringent selection criteria for the estate's first and second wines. This approach allows for a distinguished expression of the Pauillac terroir, offering approachability while retaining the potential for graceful aging. The 2019 vintage benefited from ideal growing conditions, characterized by a cool spring followed by a warm, dry summer.
ALCOHOL
14.8%
AVG. PRICE
€85
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Introduced in 1989, initially for the restaurant market.
Fact 02
Made from younger vines and wines not selected for top cuvées.
Fact 03
Estate has been certified organic since 2019.
Fact 04
Represents an accessible expression of the Château Latour style.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Pauillac de Latour begins with careful grape selection from the estate's younger vines and parcels not designated for the Grand Vin or Les Forts de Latour. Fermentation occurs in a blend of stainless steel and large oak vats. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for up to 16 months in barrels, with around 20% of the barrels being new oak. This approach aims to create a wine that reflects the Château Latour style, offering approachability and balance. The estate has also implemented sustainability practices, achieving organic certification in 2019.
