Klassifiziering | Premier Cru Classe |
Typ | Rotwein |
Marke | Chateau Latour |
Jahrgang | 2006 |
Land | Frankreich |
Region | Bordeaux, Pauillac |
Traube | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend, |
Inhalt | 0,75 |
Zustand | Aus Original Holz Kiste |
Label | Leicht Verschmutzt |
Trinkbar | -2035 |
Vorrat | 0 |
Zustand | Perfekt |
Label | Perfekt |
The 2006 Latour performed even better from bottle than from barrel. Only 38% of the production (10,000 cases) made it into the grand vin, a blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest primarily Merlot and a small amount of Cabernet Franc. From barrel, I thought it was a modern day version of the 1996 or 1986, and certainly the 1996 comparison still holds. I thought it was somewhat austere from barrel, but that is no longer an issue. This is a beautifully rich Chateau Latour boasting a dense ruby/purple color, a sweet, smoky, charcoal, cassis, graphite, and forest floor-scented nose, full body, an attractive freshness, and sweet, noble tannins. This layered Latour is one of the vintage-s top dozen or so wines. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2030.
Offers a pure nose of currant and blackberry, with crushed fruit. Full-bodied, with a solid core of fruit and very polished, refined tannins. Long and classy.
Rene Gabriel rates this wine 19/20 points.