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Château Latour Pauillac 2015 - 1er Grand Cru Classé

Bordeaux

Red

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Wooden crate

99/100

The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

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98/100

Decanter

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98/100

James Suckling

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98/100

Wine Enthusiast

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98/100

Jean-Marc Quarin

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3*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

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19/20

Bettane & Desseauve

cabernet sauvignon
captivating
grand cru classé
1er cru classé
collectors' wine

"Out of the ordinary, combining strength and elegance!"

"The color is still deep. The wine is already showing some evolution with notes of truffle, oyster shell, blackcurrant, Asian spices, dark red fruit and cherry. This is a Latour of great elegance, purity of fruit and silky texture, with layers of concentrated fruit and a structure that will allow it to age for generations to come." (Jeff Leve 2018) - Delivery in wooden case possible for orders of 3 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected)

Features

Estate

Château Latour

Cuvée

1er Grand Cru Classé

Vintage

2015

Designation

Pauillac

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

97,1% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2,6% Merlot, 0,3% Petit Verdot

Terroirs

Gravelly hilltops

Viticulture

Organic farming (certification in 2018)

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Fermentation in stainless steel tanks

Breeding

In French oak barrels from the Allier and Nièvre regions

Alcohol content

13%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Deep garnet colour

Nose

Very aromatic, pure and racy, with aromas of black berries, liquorice, spices and oyster shells.

Mouth

Out of the ordinary, combining strength and refinement. A wine of great amplitude, concentration and purity.

Serve

Decant at 17-18°C

Open

2 hours before

Drink from

2025

Drink before

2045+

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with sweetbreads with porcini mushrooms, Black Angus sirloin, herb-crusted rack of lamb...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated 19/20 (Wine of exceptional quality)

Domaine rated (2016 guide) 5*Stars (Exceptional producers, those who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)

About the wine:

Admirable body, perfectly integrated oak, a great start in life! Drink between 2030 and 2045

About the domain :

Latour is one of the most famous Médoc estates, having, like Lafite, belonged to the Marquis de Ségur. Acquired by François Pinault in 1993, the cru which, with the exception of the second half of the 1980s, was consistency incarnate, has not rested on its laurels. Under the impetus of its rigorous director Frédéric Engerer, Latour has further raised its standards over the last fifteen years. The château's great wine has never been so harmonious from birth, with, when the climate is exceptional, a texture of incomparable density. The conversion of the vineyard to biodynamic viticulture, now well advanced, should give it even greater radiance. The château's second wine, les-forts-de-latour, largely from an independent vineyard, fully deserves the esteem in which it is held, for its remarkable level of quality. A third wine, labelled simply pauillac but made with a high proportion of press wines from the great terroirs, is aging with panache and regularity. Since 2012, the château has stopped marketing its wines en primeur, and the marketing of older vintages for the three cuvées produced has become the rule.

Decanter

Decanter

Wine rated (guide 2023) 98/100

About the wine:

The aromas are truly magnificent, extremely aromatic, pure, clear and precise, with notes of tobacco, cocoa, ash and licorice. Round and heady, this is a sexy wine with a lot to say, generous and open, sweet and layered - it immediately deepens vertically. I love the juiciness, the clarity of raspberries, blueberries and cassis, the finesse and joie de vivre, but the texture is there, with wet stone and licorice tannins that give this wine grip and power. It's still young and quite serious, but there's something very appealing about it, with a sexy character and great complexity. Bright and lively, but with the sweetness of a mature vintage and luscious notes of truffle, cocoa and dark chocolate to contrast. Pleasing violet floral scents follow the wine from start to finish. This wine is perfectly mastered and delivered with supreme appeal. A wine you want to sit down and take your time with, before gobbling it up! 2025 - 2048

Guide Hachette des vins

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2019 guide) 3*Coup de Coeur (Exceptional wine)

About the wine:

The 2015 vintage will be remembered as one of extremes and records, with very hot, dry periods (June and July) and very wet ones (August and September). The fruit of this extraordinary vintage, this great wine once again offers a masterful definition of its origin. The visual aspect of this almost pure Cabernet Sauvignon (over 97% of the blend) immediately foreshadows an intense tasting experience, with the depth of its practically black color. The explosive nose, dominated by black fruits (blueberry, blackberry, black cherry), also evokes flowers (violet, peony), leather, coffee and spices (vanilla, cinnamon). With astonishing breadth, this 2015 unfurls an extraordinary palate, combining strength and elegance with an almost delicate touch of finesse in the tannins and aromas. The finish, fresh and with extraordinary aromatic persistence, leaves an impression of great purity, without heaviness or softness. A wine as unique as ever. 2026 - 2040

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the domain :

 

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Domaine rated (2016 guide) 3*Stars (They represent the excellence of the French vineyard. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical moment)

About the domain :

Owner of the estate since 1993, François Pinault can congratulate himself on his investment. The vineyard is at the very top of the Bordeaux hierarchy, and continues to show unfailing consistency over several decades. Latour is hard to fault, even in small vintages. It represents the very essence of great Pauillac: full, rich and complete, developing a complex, racy bouquet with age. There is no shortage of legendary vintages, and anyone lucky enough to have tasted 1945, 1947, 1961 or 1982 knows what this fantastic terroir is capable of. The current director, Frédéric Engerer, faithfully maintains the uncompromising style. A complete overhaul of the cellars and technical facilities in recent years, together with a drastic selection process, have enabled the cru to reach new heights. At the same time, Les Forts de Latour has established itself as an equally extraordinary cru, surpassing many other crus classés in refinement and depth. Finally, a third label, Latour's Pauillac, also merits the interest of wine lovers. It should be noted that since the 2012 vintage, the château no longer sells its wine en primeur, but only "en livrable" when the team believes it has reached maturity. A unique sales policy for a grand cru classé.

Wine Enthusiast

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2016 guide) 98/100

About the wine:

Barrel sample. Highly structured yet soft, this wine has great concentration and powerful tannins. It's wonderfully juicy, and its dense, dusty tannins are never hard, but always velvety. It will be a great wine when released in a decade or so. The wine comes exclusively from biodynamic vineyards.

James Suckling

James Suckling

Rated wine (2018 guide) 98/100

About the wine:

Aromas of iron, oyster shell, rust and stone with blueberry and blackberry. Full-bodied, but as polished and refined as ever. It rolls off the palate with fruity and savory flavors. Tight, concentrated and still refined. Good length. 97% Cabernet Sauvignon gives it its sparkle.

Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Rated wine (2017 guide) 98/100

About the wine:

In 2015, Latour presents an almost single-varietal wine, with 97.1% Cabernet Sauvignon, just 2.6% Merlot and 0.3% Petit Verdot. On the Médoc's greatest terroirs, Cabernet Sauvignon is becoming extremely dominant and will probably soon be the only variety. Fine, pure, creamy nose. Ample on the attack, powerful in development, rich in the mid-palate, the wine evolves on a noble texture with lots of flavor, towards a finely creamy, aroma-rich finish. Immediately captivating.

The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

Rated wine (2018 guide ) 99/100

About the wine:

The color is still deep. The wine is already showing some evolution, with notes of truffle, oyster shell, blackcurrant, Asian spices, dark red fruit and cherry. This is a Latour of great elegance, purity of fruit and silky texture, with layers of concentrated fruit and a structure that will allow it to age for generations to come.

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