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95 Points
95 Points

Chateau Latour 'Les Forts de Latour' 2020

SKU: CHLF202010 UCAU

$495.00

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The second wine of Château Latour, Les Forts de Latour is crafted from the estate’s renowned terroir, offering exceptional depth and precision with a perfect balance of power and finesse.

Renowned for producing wines of unmatched depth, structure, and ageing potential, Château Latour is a cornerstone of any serious collection and a symbol of Bordeaux’s enduring prestige.

La Place de Bordeaux Pre-arrival Offer - Delivery from September 2026 onwards.

Critic Scores

96 // James Suckling

"Blue fruits and lead pencil come through here. Medium to full body. Firm and silky tannins and a crisp and citrusy finish. Nice zest. Floral and fruity. Al dente fruit. Needs four or five years to show its excellence. Try after 2028."

95 // Vinous

"The 2020 Les Forts de Latour is superb. Hints of gravel, dried herbs, game and licorice weave through a core of dark red/purplish fruit. Spice, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco follow. The purity of the flavors is just striking. Initially a touch reticent, the 2020 fleshes out beautifully with a bit of air. I would give this at least another year or two in bottle. A magnificent Forts de Latour. - Antonio Galloni"

95 // Neil Martin

"The 2020 Les Forts de Latour has a marvelous bouquet with fine delineation, lively and vibrant. The marine/crustacea aspect here is more prominent than its showing from barrel. Several swirls later and a lovely graphite element pins down its birthplace. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, ever so slightly candied in style, perhaps with a touch more red fruit than recent vintages, blood orange and pencil box. It fans out beautifully on the finish - a really quite gorgeous Les Forts de Latour in the making. - Neal Martin"

95 // Decanter

"Beautiful almost sweet violet fragrance, so floral, pot pourri. Round and supple, a lovely weight and texture, warming fruit, deep and concentrated with fleshy, sweet, chewy and mouthwatering tannins, all combing to give a complete and enjoyable expression. Still a touch tight on the finish suggesting this has got plenty more life and potential to age well. What does strike me is how polished it is, it’s finessed but also shiny, sleek, elegant and stylish. I really like this. 79 IPT. 5.1% press wine. 44% production. - Georgina Hindle"

95 // The Wine Independent

"A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26.5% Merlot, and 3.5% Petit Verdot, the 2020 Les Forts de Latour is deep garnet-purple colored. The nose is very closed to begin, slowly offering glimpses at crushed blackberries, mulberries, and cassis notes, followed by hints of aniseed, black truffles, and underbrush. The medium-bodied palate is very tightly wound with loads of vibrant black fruit and earthy layers and a firm, grainy backbone, finishing long with a compelling lift. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown"

Product Details

Red

2020

Cabernet Blend

Chateau Latour

Medoc, Bordeaux, France

15 Plus Years

Cork

14.0%

750ml (Bottle)

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Description

Chateau Latour 'Les Forts de Latour' 2020 represents the distinguished second wine from the legendary Château Latour estate, a pinnacle of Bordeaux winemaking tradition. Crafted with precision from the estate’s esteemed terroir in the Pauillac appellation, this vintage showcases exceptional depth, structure, and a harmonious balance between power and elegance.

Originating from Pauillac, a region renowned for producing some of Bordeaux’s most age-worthy and structured wines, the 2020 vintage benefited from near-ideal climatic conditions that enhanced grape ripeness and complexity. The estate’s unique gravelly soils impart a distinct mineral complexity and impressive ageing potential that are hallmarks of Château Latour’s finest offerings.

Les Forts de Latour 2020 reveals a rich aromatic profile featuring intense dark berries, ripe cassis, and delicate cedar, layered with subtle notes of graphite and finely integrated oak. On the palate, this wine is powerful yet refined, supported by polished tannins and vibrant acidity that promise evolving complexity and longevity for decades.

Widely celebrated for its unmatched depth, structure, and capacity to mature gracefully, Château Latour remains a cornerstone of any serious wine collection and a symbol of Bordeaux’s enduring prestige. This exceptional release is offered as a La Place de Bordeaux Pre-arrival Offer, with delivery expected from September 2026 onwards, providing a unique opportunity to secure a wine destined to become a classic.

Experience the refined craftsmanship and timeless elegance of Chateau Latour 'Les Forts de Latour' 2020 — a masterful expression of Pauillac’s finest characteristics, combining precision, power, and finesse in a wine built to reward patience and enhance any cellar.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Blueberry, Boysenberry, Herbal

Palate:

Blue Fruits, Cassis, Graphite

Food Pairings:

Pork

Red Meat

Tasting Notes

Description

Chateau Latour 'Les Forts de Latour' 2020 represents the distinguished second wine from the legendary Château Latour estate, a pinnacle of Bordeaux winemaking tradition. Crafted with precision from the estate’s esteemed terroir in the Pauillac appellation, this vintage showcases exceptional depth, structure, and a harmonious balance between power and elegance.

Originating from Pauillac, a region renowned for producing some of Bordeaux’s most age-worthy and structured wines, the 2020 vintage benefited from near-ideal climatic conditions that enhanced grape ripeness and complexity. The estate’s unique gravelly soils impart a distinct mineral complexity and impressive ageing potential that are hallmarks of Château Latour’s finest offerings.

Les Forts de Latour 2020 reveals a rich aromatic profile featuring intense dark berries, ripe cassis, and delicate cedar, layered with subtle notes of graphite and finely integrated oak. On the palate, this wine is powerful yet refined, supported by polished tannins and vibrant acidity that promise evolving complexity and longevity for decades.

Widely celebrated for its unmatched depth, structure, and capacity to mature gracefully, Château Latour remains a cornerstone of any serious wine collection and a symbol of Bordeaux’s enduring prestige. This exceptional release is offered as a La Place de Bordeaux Pre-arrival Offer, with delivery expected from September 2026 onwards, providing a unique opportunity to secure a wine destined to become a classic.

Experience the refined craftsmanship and timeless elegance of Chateau Latour 'Les Forts de Latour' 2020 — a masterful expression of Pauillac’s finest characteristics, combining precision, power, and finesse in a wine built to reward patience and enhance any cellar.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Blueberry, Boysenberry, Herbal

Palate:

Blue Fruits, Cassis, Graphite

Food Pairings:

Pork

Red Meat

Chateau Latour

Chateau Latour lies at the very southeastern tip of the commune of Pauillac AOC in the Medoc region of Bordeaux next to the Gironde estuary. One of the oldest estates in Bordeaux, it dates back to 1378 and was among five noted First Growths in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification. Latour, French for 'the tower' takes its name from a tower constructed on the estate in the 1620s which is now a well-recognized symbol depicted on the Latour label. French businessman Francois Pinault, who remains its owner today, purchased the Chateaux in 1993. The estate boast 78 hectares under vine in which 80% is planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. A 47-hectare portion is dedicated solely to the grand vin, whose blend historically features Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in a 75/20 ratio, with small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The soil is a mixture of gravel and clay, which lends itself well to Cabernets and Merlot, respectively.

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