Parker about Château Latour Les Forts Magnum 1er OWC 2016
The 2016 Les Forts de Latour is superb, unwinding in the glass with notions of blackcurrants, wild berries, sweet loamy soil, cigar wrapper and English walnuts. Medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, it's concentrated and tightly wound, with superb depth at the core, lively acids and ripe, powdery tannins. This is an impeccably balanced, utterly classical Forts de Latour worth a special effort to seek out.
Description
| Land | France |
| Region | Bordeaux Pauillac |
| Rebsorten | Cabernet Sauvignon 71% Merlot 29% |
| Alkoholgehalt | 13.50% |
| 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 | 2030 - 2060 |
| Parker Punkte | 95 |
| Jahrgang | 2016 |
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Château Latour Les Forts Magnum 1er OWC 2016
Les Forts de Latour 2016 is the second wine of the renowned Château Latour, one of the most respected wineries in the Bordeaux region of France. This wine is an expression of elegance and refinement and represents an excellent alternative to the famous first wine.
The 2016 Les Forts de Latour is primarily composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by a portion of Merlot and Petit Verdot. This grape combination gives the wine impressive structure, depth, and complexity.
On the nose, Les Forts de Latour 2016 presents an enticing array of aromas. Intense aromas of black currants, cassis, and dark cherries dominate, accompanied by subtle hints of cedarwood, tobacco, and spices. Delicate notes of chocolate and coffee also emerge, lending the wine additional depth and finesse.
On the palate, Les Forts de Latour 2016 impresses with its remarkable structure and smoothness. The ripe fruit aromas unfold generously and are accompanied by silky tannins that give the wine a pleasant texture. The acidity is well balanced, lending the wine freshness and vibrancy. The finish is long and leaves a lasting impression of dark fruits and spices.
Les Forts de Latour 2016 is a wine of excellent quality and demonstrates the potential of the Château Latour estate. Although considered a second wine, it nevertheless offers impressive complexity, elegance, and longevity. This wine is ideal for enjoying in its youth, but also for many years of aging in bottle.
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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