First Growth Excellence: The 2016 Masterpiece from Pauillac’s Premier Estate

"I am dreaming as I smell this wine, perfectly ripe cabernet sauvignon with currants, tobacco and fresh mint. Orange blossoms too. This amazing nose is so complex. Medium- to full-bodied, this has has perfectly integrated tannins that you don't feel but know are there, elevating the wine to another level. It's very drinkable because of its stellar balance, yet the tannic tension gives it energy and seamless texture. A benchmark Latour that reminds me of the 1982 in many ways. Drink or hold."
-James Suckling

"Muscular, intense, maintains the estate signature as do its fellow Pauillac First Growths Mouton and Lafite. Less generous perhaps at Latour, you feel the walls and floor, pulsating, intense and with intent. Still a baby, but as it opens there are cutaways of fragrant roses and fennel, alongside wild blackberry, hawthorn, blackcurrant, cola, juicy pomegranate, dried cranberry, cocoa bean, cold ash and a ton of bitter black chocolate. Love it. Hélène Genin technical director, Eric Boissenot consultant, and at this point Latour was farming entirely organically and biodynamically, with organic certification coming in 2018. 100% new oak for ageing."
-Jane Anson

"Regular readers will know that I don’t scatter 100 point scores like confetti, but this is worth every one of them and is the wine of the vintage. Violet, green herb and blueberry notes are framed by sensuous tannins, deftly integrated new oak and a finish that lasts for a minute or more. A stunning wine. 2030-45"
-Tim Atkin

"Very deep shaded garnet with strong purple notes. Looks so much more youthful than the other firsts! Exotic nose that almost suggests Mouton’s exoticism! But there are iron filings underneath too. And so much power and youth! By far the most youthful of the 2016s and still with some tannin but with sufficient fruit, too. Should age beautifully. But definitely needs food!"
-Jancis Robinson

Blend of 92.9% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7.1% Merlot
James Suckling | 100 Pts
Jane Anson | 100 Pts
Tim Atkin | 100 pts
Jancis Robinson | 19.5 Pts

Cellaring: Drink 2023-2060

Food Pairing: Perfect with a roasted lamb, roasted beef and aged hard cheeses such as Cantal or Saint-Nectaire | 🌡️ Serve at room temperature between 16 and 18ºC.

STORY BEHIND THE WINE

Château Latour is one of Bordeaux’s legendary First Growths, famed for producing some of Pauillac's most powerful and long-lived wines. With roots stretching back to the 14th century and an uncompromising pursuit of excellence today, Latour stands as a benchmark of Left Bank Cabernet Sauvignon, combining strength, precision, and remarkable ageing potential. Crafted exclusively from 60-year-old "vieilles vignes" within the Enclos, the Grand Vin of Château Latour is a testament to its land. Prestigious parcels - including Pièce de Château, Sarmentier, and Gravettes - define the wine’s signature character and ensure its consistent excellence year after year.

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