CHATEAU LATOUR
Located 40 kilometers north-west of Bordeaux,
Chateau Latour derives its name from the Middle
Ages, when Bordeaux was part of the English crown
lands. At that time, an important fortress stood
on the site of Chateau Latour, protecting the
low-lying part of the river estuary from
vagabonds. In 1452 the fortress was destroyed by
the forces of the King of France during the
campaigns that led to the final expulsion of the
English.
The wine produced at Chateau Latour is of
impeccable quality, even in lesser vintages, and a
classic model of consistency. It also has a
remarkable record of being an extremely
slow-developing wine, requiring a good 20 to 25
years of bottle age to shed its considerable
tannic prowess and reveal its stunning power,
depth and richness.
The terroir at Chateau Latour is second to none,
located only 300 metres from the Gironde river,
which helps to moderate the sometimes harsh
Bordeaux frosts. The gravel based soils allow for
the vines to develop their roots into the richer
subsoil, sometimes up to 5 metres deep. These
factors help the wines of Chateau Latour achieve
its distinctive and special characteristics.
About 18,000 cases of the first wine are released
annually, the wine normally consisting mainly of
Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc
and 1% Petit Verdot.
Chateau Latour wines
- (Grand vin de) Latour
- Les Forts de Latour
- Pauillac (de Latour)
Top Chateau
Latour vintages produced
1961, 1982, 1989, 1990, 1996, 2000, 2001 and 2005
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