Les Forts de Latour 2004, the second wine of Château Latour, comes from the gravelly soils of Pauillac. A blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon and 26% Merlot, it reveals blackcurrant, spices and blackberry after 18 months in barrels. Silky, mineral palate with a persistent finish. Ideal after 10 to 15 years, paired with meats or cheeses.
Château Latour
A legendary estate of the Médoc, rooted in the Pauillac appellation for centuries, Château Latour embodies the excellence of Bordeaux wines through its heritage and exceptional terroir.
- Terroir : Gravelly soils of Pauillac, with the oceanic influence of the Gironde estuary, imparting a unique minerality and structure to the wines.
- Vinification : Traditional methods combining modern precision — fermentation in stainless steel vats and aging in oak barrels — for cuvées of timeless elegance.
Tasting notes for Château Latour Forts de Latour 2004
- To the eye : Deep ruby-red robe with garnet highlights, of silky density and crystalline brilliance.
- On the nose : Aromas of fresh blackcurrant and wild blackberry, evolving toward notes of gentle spices, cedar and a mineral touch reminiscent of the terroir's gravel.
- On the palate : Velvety attack, precise and well-integrated tannins, supported by a lively acidity and a chalky minerality, leading to a long and persistent finish.
Serve at 16–18°C in a Bordeaux glass to release its full complexity.
Vintage 2004
A balanced vintage, marked by optimal grape ripeness, yielding structured and approachable wines while retaining the characteristic aging potential of Pauillac.
- Aging potential : To be kept 10 to 15 years in a cool, humid cellar, away from temperature fluctuations.
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A legendary estate of the Médoc, rooted in the Pauillac appellation for centuries, Château Latour embodies the excellence of Bordeaux wines through its heritage and exceptional terroir.
- Terroir : Gravelly soils of Pauillac, with the oceanic influence of the Gironde estuary, imparting a unique minerality and structure to the wines.
- Vinification : Traditional methods combining modern precision — fermentation in stainless steel vats and aging in oak barrels — for cuvées of timeless elegance.
Tasting notes for Château Latour Forts de Latour 2004
- To the eye : Deep ruby-red robe with garnet highlights, of silky density and crystalline brilliance.
- On the nose : Aromas of fresh blackcurrant and wild blackberry, evolving toward notes of gentle spices, cedar and a mineral touch reminiscent of the terroir's gravel.
- On the palate : Velvety attack, precise and well-integrated tannins, supported by a lively acidity and a chalky minerality, leading to a long and persistent finish.
Serve at 16–18°C in a Bordeaux glass to release its full complexity.
Vintage 2004
A balanced vintage, marked by optimal grape ripeness, yielding structured and approachable wines while retaining the characteristic aging potential of Pauillac.
- Aging potential : To be kept 10 to 15 years in a cool, humid cellar, away from temperature fluctuations.
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