Château Latour - Pauillac de Latour 2019

First Growth Château Latour, a legendary estate in Pauillac, has long stood as a beacon of viticultural brilliance in the Left Bank's Médoc region. The estate's rich history is deeply intertwined with the local heritage, which is elegantly symbolized on the château's label featuring a solitary edifice. The iconic dovecote tower depicted on the label was erected on the property in the 1620s, paying homage to the 14th-century defensive tower, La Tour de Saint-Lambert, which once stood guard over the Gironde Estuary during the tumultuous Hundred Years’ War.

The estate's lineage of success is nearly as old as its iconic tower, dating back to the 17th century under the ownership of the esteemed Ségur family. The Ségurs eventually came to possess three of Bordeaux's five First Growths, including Château Lafite-Rothschild and Château Mouton-Rothschild. However, even before the 1855 Classification formally recognized these titles, Château Latour had already solidified its position among the region's elite, thanks to its powerful and distinctive wine style.

"This has chocolate, cedar and walnuts as well as some currant aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with some lovely fruit and juiciness. 55.8% cabernet sauvignon, 38.8% merlot and 5.4% petit verdot. Attractive now but another year or two will make it even better. (4/15/24).” - 94 Points, James Suckling 

"(55.8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38.8% Merlot, 5.4% Petit Verdot). Easily the best Pauillac de Latour in recent years, showing supple tannins at five years old, textured and rippling with juice, opening to show gourmet smoked plum and blueberry fruit. Has the graphite edge of the appellation, waves of cocoa bean, liqourice and smoked earth, and the balance of 2019. The structure is already welcoming, even if the fruit young, and if you like your wines on the primary side, you can get stuck in straight away and be very happy about it - this is a buy buy buy, and a good upgrade from my initial En Primeur score. 44hl/h yield, almost double that of 2018, which no doubt helps with the juicy character. 35% new oak, with a part aged in larger-sized 300l barrels. 25% of production. Alcohol 14%. Drink: 2024-2036. (3/13/24).” - 93 points, Inside Bordeaux

"The 2019 Pauillac is dark, fleshy and seductive, all of which will make it an absolute joy to taste when it is eventually released in another few years' time. Richness and radiance of the vintage is on full display. This is an especially bold, luscious vintage for the Pauillac. I loved it. Drink: 2024-2039. (Jan 2022).” - 93 points, Vinous

Producer: Château Latour

Country: France

Region: Bordeaux

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Appellation: Pauillac

Vintage: 2019

Size: 750ml