Red Wine
Château Latour, 2014
Availability:In stock
Vintage: 2014
Size: 750ml
Ratings: Robert Parker Wine Advocate 97, James Suckling 97, Wine Enthusiast 97, Wine Spectator 97, Vinous 96
Grape Blend: 89.9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9.2% Merlot, remaining % Petit Verdot & Cab Franc
The 2014 Latour is one of the very finest wines of a vintage that favored the northern Médoc. Mingling aromas of wild berries and cassis with hints of cigar wrapper, loamy soil, black truffles and classy new oak, it’s full-bodied, rich and concentrated, its broad attack segueing into a deep, tightly wound mid-palate that’s framed by powdery, chalky tannins and bright acids, concluding with a long, mouthwatering finish. This classically balanced, youthfully structured young wine looks set to enjoy prodigious longevity. It’s reminiscent of a modern-day version of a cooler vintage such as 1996, though of course these days maturity is more complete and selection even more rigorous than was the case two decades ago.
- Robert Parker Wine Advocate
Château Latour, 2014Vintage: 2014
Size: 750ml
Ratings: Robert Parker Wine Advocate 97, James Suckling 97, Wine Enthusiast 97, Wine Spectator 97, Vinous 96
Grape Blend: 89.9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9.2% Merlot, remaining % Petit Verdot & Cab Franc
The 2014 Latour is one of the very finest wines of a vintage that favored the northern Médoc. Mingling aromas of wild berries and cassis with hints of cigar wrapper, loamy soil, black truffles and classy new oak, it’s full-bodied, rich and concentrated, its broad attack segueing into a deep, tightly wound mid-palate that’s framed by powdery, chalky tannins and bright acids, concluding with a long, mouthwatering finish. This classically balanced, youthfully structured young wine looks set to enjoy prodigious longevity. It’s reminiscent of a modern-day version of a cooler vintage such as 1996, though of course these days maturity is more complete and selection even more rigorous than was the case two decades ago.
- Robert Parker Wine Advocate
Description
Description
Château Latour’s Grand Vin is made exclusively from “vieilles vignes”, an average of 60 years-old, in the Enclos. Gravettes, Sarmentier, Pièce de Château... these are the names of some of the finest plots that express the character of the terroir and forge the wine’s identity every year.
In great vintages, the power and energy of Château Latour's wines enables them to continue to develop for several decades with ease. The bouquet and impressions on tasting gradually evolve, becoming increasingly complex, ultimately reaching a peak, after which the tannins soften and then the wine slowly declines. Beyond the pleasure of drinking them, these wines can produce powerful feelings and unforgettable moments.
Château Latour is also known for having the ability to produce fine wines even in difficult years.
Tasting Notes
Grape Blend: 89.9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9.2% Merlot, remaining % Petit Verdot & Cab Franc
The 2014 Latour is one of the very finest wines of a vintage that favored the northern Médoc. Mingling aromas of wild berries and cassis with hints of cigar wrapper, loamy soil, black truffles and classy new oak, it’s full-bodied, rich and concentrated, its broad attack segueing into a deep, tightly wound mid-palate that’s framed by powdery, chalky tannins and bright acids, concluding with a long, mouthwatering finish. This classically balanced, youthfully structured young wine looks set to enjoy prodigious longevity. It’s reminiscent of a modern-day version of a cooler vintage such as 1996, though of course these days maturity is more complete and selection even more rigorous than was the case two decades ago.
- Robert Parker Wine Advocate
Serving Suggestions
It goes ideally well with pork, chicken, roast and game meat, grilled or roasted and medium mature cheeses
Ratings
Robert Parker Wine Advocate 97, James Suckling 97, Wine Enthusiast 97, Wine Spectator 97, Vinous 96