Parker about Château Latour Grand Vin Imperial 1er OWC 2011
A blend of 84.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 0.5% Petit Verdot, the 2011 Latour represents only 34% of the crop. It hits 13.1% natural alcohol. One of the vintage's most compelling wines, it possesses a dense ruby/purple color as well as a sweet, open-knit personality with ripe tannin, superb intensity, good purity and harmony, a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, and lots of crushed rock, floral and black as well as blue fruit notes in addition to hints of ink and forest floor. This beautifully rich, savory Latour will be surprisingly drinkable in 4-5 years, and should age easily for two decades or more. By the way, Latour harvested relatively late for the Medoc, beginning the harvest on September 12 and finishing on September 26.
Description
| Land | France |
| Region | Bordeaux Pauillac |
| Rebsorten | Cabernet Sauvignon 84.5%, Merlot 15%, Petit Verdot 0.5% |
| 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 | 2018 - 2040 |
| Parker Punkte | 93-95 |
| Jahrgang | 2011 |
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Château Latour Grand Vin Imperial 1er OWC 2011
Château Latour Grand Vin 2011 is a remarkable wine from the Bordeaux region of France and an icon of Château Latour. Although the 2011 vintage is regarded as a challenging one, the estate crafted a wine of considerable quality and character.
On the nose, Château Latour Grand Vin 2011 unfolds a captivating bouquet of ripe black fruits. Aromas of blackcurrant, cassis, and dark cherries dominate, accompanied by notes of cedarwood, tobacco, and spice. Subtle nuances of graphite and pencil shavings—hallmarks of wines from this prestigious estate—also emerge.
On the palate, Château Latour Grand Vin 2011 presents impressive structure and complexity. The ripe fruit aromas unfold with full-bodied richness and are supported by supple tannins that lend the wine a lovely texture and volume. The acidity is well-balanced, imparting freshness and vitality. The finish is long and persistent, with a remarkable lingering impression of dark fruits, spices, and a subtle mineral note.
Although the 2011 vintage does not rank among the greatest years in Bordeaux, Château Latour Grand Vin 2011 nevertheless demonstrates the estate's ability to produce outstanding wines even in challenging years. With its impressive structure, elegance, and longevity, this wine is a true pleasure. Decanting prior to enjoyment is recommended to allow it the opportunity to open up fully and reveal its complete aromatic profile.
Château Latour
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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