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Chateau Latour 'Les Forts de Latour' 2019

SKU: CHLF201910 UCAU

$539.99

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The second wine of Château Latour, Les Forts de Latour 2019 is crafted from the estate’s renowned terroir, offering exceptional depth and precision with a perfect balance of power and finesse.

The 2019 vintage offers a beautifully structured wine with rich dark fruit, fine tannins, and vibrant freshness, making it an outstanding cellar-worthy Second Wine of Latour.

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Critic Scores

97 // James Suckling

"Exquisite aromas of lavender, cigar ash and Spanish cedar with dried citrus follow through to a medium body and a solid palate with powerful, ultrafine and linear tannins. The muscle and long finish are so beautiful. Give it two or three years but already a solid wine. Drink after 2028."

95 // Vinous

"The 2019 Forts de Latour is a tannic, backward wine, as it has always been. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, graphite, sage and mocha open with a bit of coaxing. Even so, the 2019 is incredibly tight at this stage. Despite its imminent release, I would not dream of touching a bottle any time soon. Rain just before harvest in this warm vintage helped keep things in check and resulted in fairly generous yields of 45 hectoliters per hectare. At the same time, the mid-palate is a bit compact, while the tannins are imposing."

95 // Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW

"Composed of 65.8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31.9% Merlot, and 2.3% Petit Verdot, the 2019 Les Forts de Latour is deep garnet-purple in color. It opens with classic scents of cedar, cassis, and plum preserves, followed by suggestions of bay leaves, lavender, and crushed rocks. The medium to full-bodied palate is tight-knit, bright, and refreshing, with fine-grained tannins and a mineral-laced finish."

95 // Jeff Leve

"Cedar, tobacco leaf, cigar box, black currants, mint leaf, and blackberries come through on the nose. On the palate, the wine is elegant, fresh, lifted, and packed with sweet deep red fruits, spice, oregano, and leafy notes. The finish offers richness, length, and vibrancy. The wine is a blend of 65.8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31.9% Merlot and 2.3% Petit Verdot. 14.3% ABV. Drink from 2027-2044."

Product Details

Red

2019

Cabernet Blend

Chateau Latour

Medoc, Bordeaux, France

15 Plus Years

Cork

14.0%

750ml (Bottle)

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Description

A seriously impressive Les Forts de Latour from the outstanding 2019 vintage, this wine is sourced predominantly from vines bordering Pichon Comtesse, with a small selection from l’Enclos that didn’t make it into the Grand Vin. A blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot, it delivers rich cassis and black cherry fruit, layered with smoky nuances and fine-grained tannins. The palate is long, refined, and beautifully balanced, ensuring great ageing potential.
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

A seriously impressive Les Forts de Latour from the outstanding 2019 vintage, this wine is sourced predominantly from vines bordering Pichon Comtesse, with a small selection from l’Enclos that didn’t make it into the Grand Vin. A blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot, it delivers rich cassis and black cherry fruit, layered with smoky nuances and fine-grained tannins. The palate is long, refined, and beautifully balanced, ensuring great ageing potential.

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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