Chateau Latour
Les Forts de Latour
Cabernet Sauvignon Blend from Bordeaux, France
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Chateau Latour
At the beginning of the eighteenth century Chateau Latour started to be highly recognized around the world thanks to the reconquest of the British market and the development of the wine business in Northern Europe. The aristocracy and other wealthy groups of consumers became very enthusiastic about a few great estates of which Latour was one. And that was how Thomas Jefferson ambassador of the United States in France and future President discovered this wine in 1787. At that time a cask of Chateau Latour was already worth twenty times as much as one of ordinary Bordeaux wine. The reputation of Chateau Latour was consolidated during the 19th century. It was confirmed in 1855 when the government of Napoléon III decided to classify the growths of the Médoc and the Graves for the International Exhibition in Paris: Chateau Latour was classified as a First Growth. The existing chateau was built during this Golden Age between 1862 and 1864.
Description
The 2012 Les Forts de Latour is an elegant, classically styled Pauillac with a dense purple hue and expressive aromas of blackcurrant, sweet black cherries, and hints of graphite minerality. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with finely layered tannins, precise structure, and notable freshness, showing excellent balance between ripe fruit and restrained oak. The finish is long and refined, with persistent dark fruit and subtle earthy undertones.
Food Pairing
This wine pairs beautifully with classic Bordeaux accompaniments such as roast lamb, beef Wellington, duck breast, or aged hard cheeses like Comté and Gruyère.
