Les Forts de Latour - Pauillac - Red - 2013 - 6000 ml :

 

LES FORTS DE LATOUR: The Quintessential Pauillac Second Wine

As the esteemed second wine of Château Latour, a Premier Grand Cru Classé, LES FORTS DE LATOUR is recognised globally for its exceptional quality, often performing at the level of a top-tier Classified Growth. It is sourced from specific plots, including some outside the main 'Enclos,' and is crafted with the same precision, undergoing maturation in 50-60% new French oak barrels. This dedication ensures a wine that embodies the power and structure of Pauillac, yet with a charming elegance ready to enjoy sooner than its elder sibling.

Tasting Notes

• Colour: A magnificent, deep ruby-to-garnet hue.
• Aromas: Intense and complex, featuring a core of blackcurrant, bilberry, and plum, complemented by the classic Médoc signature of pencil lead, cigar box, and earthy minerality.
• Flavour Profile: Dense and brooding on the entry, evolving into a medium-to-full-bodied palate with a fine, layered tannic structure. It offers superb purity of fruit and great balance, culminating in a long, savoury, and persistent finish that speaks clearly of its Pauillac heritage.

Food Matching & Serving

Serve between 16-18°C. A brief decant will enhance the aromatic profile.

• Perfect Matches: Roast lamb, venison loin, or mature hard cheeses like aged Cheddar.

Pauillac 2013
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