Parker about Château Latour Les Forts Magnum 1er OWC 2018
The just-released 2018 Les Forts de Latour wafts from the glass with aromas of creamy berries, licorice, red fruit compote, cigar wrapper and toasty new oak, followed by a medium to full-bodied, youthfully chewy palate with a sweet core of fruit that can't quite conceal its underlying tannic payload. Like many 2018s, its youthful flesh is receding to reveal structure that will demand some patience to resolve.
Description
| Land | France |
| Region | Bordeaux Pauillac |
| Rebsorten | Cabernet Sauvignon 65%, Merlot 34%, Petit Verdot 1% |
| Alkoholgehalt | 14.00% |
| 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 | 2026 - 2052 |
| Parker Punkte | 92+ |
| Jahrgang | 2018 |
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Château Latour Les Forts Magnum 1er OWC 2018
Château Latour Les Forts de Latour 2018 is an impressive Pauillac that perfectly combines the power and precision of its outstanding vintage with the elegance and structure of Latour. On the nose, it unfolds a deep and rich bouquet of dark fruits such as blackcurrants, blackberries, and ripe cherries, complemented by subtle notes of cedarwood, tobacco, graphite, and a hint of spice. On the palate, it displays remarkable density and texture, supported by firm, fine-grained tannins that lend it structure and aging potential. Lively acidity provides freshness and balance, while the fruit flavors are underscored by mineral nuances and a subtle spiciness. The long finish is characterized by elegant depth and a hint of dark chocolate, underscoring the wine's complex character. Les Forts de Latour 2018 is a top-class second wine with exceptional finesse and great aging potential, which will delight both in its youth and for decades to come.
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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