Parker about Château Latour Grand Vin 1998
Not a blockbuster, the 1998 possesses a dark garnet/purple color in addition to a complex bouquet of underbrush, cedar, walnuts, and licorice-tinged black currants. Although medium to full-bodied and moderately tannic, it lacks the expansiveness in the mid-palate necessary to be truly great. Moreover, the tannin is slightly aggressive, although that is hardly unusual in such a young Latour. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2030.
Description
| Land | France |
| Region | Bordeaux Pauillac |
| Rebsorten | Cabernet Sauvignon 72%, Merlot 23%, Cabernet Franc 4%, Petit Verdot 1%. |
| Alkoholgehalt | 13.00% |
| Füllstand | High Fill |
| Verschlußart | Natural Cork |
| Kennzeichnung | Contains Sulfites |
| Farbe | Red |
| Inverkehrbringer | Château Latour, Saint Lambert, 33250 Pauillac, France |
| Charakter | Dry |
| Servierempfehlung | Decant, serve at 16–18°C |
| Trinkempfehlung | 2009 - 2040 |
| Parker Punkte | 90 |
| Jahrgang | 1998 |
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Château Latour Grand Vin 1998
Château Latour Grand Vin 1998 is a remarkable red wine from the prestigious Château Latour in Bordeaux, France. The estate ranks among the most celebrated and iconic producers of first-growth wines in the world.
The 1998 vintage is regarded as a fine year for Bordeaux, and Château Latour Grand Vin 1998 confirms this reputation. Composed predominantly of Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by a small proportion of Merlot and Petit Verdot, the grapes were carefully harvested by hand and underwent precise vinification to express the very best of the fruit and the terroir.
In the glass, Château Latour Grand Vin 1998 displays a deep red colour with garnet nuances. On the nose, it unfolds a complex bouquet with aromas of blackcurrant, cassis, black cherries, and tobacco, accompanied by subtle notes of cedarwood, spice, and graphite.
On the palate, the wine is powerful and concentrated, with an impressive structure. The silky tannins are well-integrated, lending the wine an appealing suppleness. The fruit aromas continue across the palate, accompanied by remarkable freshness and complexity. The finish is long-lasting, leaving an enduring impression of elegance and finesse.
Château Latour Grand Vin 1998 is a wine of exceptional quality with great ageing potential. It can already be enjoyed now, while further bottle maturation will continue to develop and refine its aromatics and structure.
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Information about the winemaker:
The Château Latour winery is considered one of the most famous and elegant wineries in the world and is one of the three wine-growing companies in the commune of Pauillac classified as Premiers Crus. The château is located in the Bordeaux wine-growing region, south-east of the municipality of Pauillac on the Médoc peninsula in the small suburb of St. Lambert. The French billionaire François Pinault has owned the château since 1993.
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