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LES FORTS DE LATOUR 2ème vin de LATOUR Pauillac Bordeaux rouge 2006

Bordeaux red Pauillac

€260,00 / 150cl inc. VAT | Limited availability

In this 2006 vintage, Les Forts De Latour displays a welcome maturity, articulated around a solid structure. The nose sketches notes of blond tobacco and wild berries, while the palate reveals a straight length and subtle finesse. This 2nd wine of Latour offers a promising balance for tasting in the years to come.

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Producer:Chateau Latour
Appellation: Bordeaux
Region: Bordeaux
Country: France
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot
Alcohol: N/A
Color: Red
Condition: Perfect

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Vinous Tasting Note

Deep ruby-red. Redcurrant, cherry and licorice on the nose. Juicy and a bit lean but pure and energetic, with a bright acid spine framing the black cherry, mineral and licorice flavors. "In 2006 we picked almost with a pinot level of acidity," said estate manager Engerer, "but a lot of malic and tartaric acidity precipitated out of the wines." The spicy fruit spreads out nicely on the finish, which shows a faint peppery quality and excellent lift.

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About the Producer

About the Producer

Château Latour, Premier Cru Classé of Pauillac, is much more than a name: it is an emblem of the Médoc. Its history is written in the stones of its tower, a remnant of an era when it guided ships along the Gironde. Long owned by the de Ségur family, including the famous "Prince of Vines," the estate has traversed the centuries while maintaining its prestige. Today, under the impetus of François Pinault and his passionate teams, Château Latour continues to write the history of the great wines of Bordeaux. Its 47-hectare vineyard, located in the heart of the "Enclos," produces wines of rare depth and complexity. The powerful tannic structure, the signature of this grand cru, gives it a remarkable capacity for aging. One finds in Latour wines aromas of blackcurrant, leather, and hazelnut—testaments to a unique terroir. In addition to its illustrious Premier Grand Cru Classé, the estate also offers Les Forts de Latour, a second wine of great elegance, as well as Le Pauillac de Latour, a more accessible expression of the Latour style. The estate works notably with appellations such as Premiers Crus, which consistently extend its signature.

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