Château Latour 1er Grand Cru Classé 1996
12.5%
4.5L
Intensity
One of the wines to have played a part in building the legend that is Bordeaux; rare depth and concentration, but not at the expense of exceptional elegance and perfect balance.
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Château Latour 1er Grand Cru Classé 1996
The wine
Latour's wines show exemplary consistency, whatever the quality of the vintage. Firm, tannic and concentrated in their youth, they require long cellaring to reveal the full depth of their power and extraordinary richness. When perfectly mature, the wine has an incredible bouquet of blackcurrants, hazelnuts and leather. A monumental wine.
About the Producer Château Latour
Created in around 1680, Château Latour is one of the oldest vineyards in the Médoc. There is a central plot known as the Enclos with 47 hectares of old vines that are maintained with extreme care, as these are the ones used to make the grand vin. Another 18 hectares of external plots, consisting of vines less than ten years-old and potentially declassified plots are used to produce the property's second wine, Les Forts de Latour. For further information, visit Château Latour
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 3 magnums
Level: 3 NormalObservations: 3 Slightly scratched capsules, 3 Marginally marked labels, 3 Marginally scratched labelsOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 12.5 %
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Pauillac
Classification: Premier Grand Cru Classé
Owner: Artemis
Vintage: 1996
Colour: red
Ageing potential: drink until 2050
Service temperature: 16°
Size (in ha): 65 hectares
Volume: 175000 bottles
Intensity: full-bodied
Leading aroma: black fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine