Chateau Latour 1975
Chateau Latour 1975
Chateau Latour has endured years of mediocrity, along with decades of producing spell binding wine. Having been privileged to have tasted numerous mature vintage of Chateau Latour over the years, as well as the current vintages being made under the direction of Frédéric Engerer, a case can easily be made that today Chateau Latour is making the best wines in their long, fabled, history. If that statement seems strong, taste the 2009 Chateau Latour and work your way back to 1995 and let me know if you do not agree.
Critical Acclaim
93 Wine Spectator
Fascinating aromas of plums, minerals and mint, with a hint of peat. Medium- to full-bodied, with firm tannins and a long finish. Plenty of life left in it. This was rather controversial at the NY tasting, but I loved it.
92 Wine Advocate
1975 was a great vintage apart from rains in mid-September and into the harvest period. Brick colored, the 1975 Latour has a mature nose of fallen leaves, tobacco, figs and oolong tea with a savory/meaty core and wafts of dried fruitcake. The palate is medium-bodied, elegant, refreshing and softly textured with a long, mineral-laced finish.
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Chateau Latour 1975
Chateau Latour has endured years of mediocrity, along with decades of producing spell binding wine. Having been privileged to have tasted numerous mature vintage of Chateau Latour over the years, as well as the current vintages being made under the direction of Frédéric Engerer, a case can easily be made that today Chateau Latour is making the best wines in their long, fabled, history. If that statement seems strong, taste the 2009 Chateau Latour and work your way back to 1995 and let me know if you do not agree.
Critical Acclaim
93 Wine Spectator
Fascinating aromas of plums, minerals and mint, with a hint of peat. Medium- to full-bodied, with firm tannins and a long finish. Plenty of life left in it. This was rather controversial at the NY tasting, but I loved it.
92 Wine Advocate
1975 was a great vintage apart from rains in mid-September and into the harvest period. Brick colored, the 1975 Latour has a mature nose of fallen leaves, tobacco, figs and oolong tea with a savory/meaty core and wafts of dried fruitcake. The palate is medium-bodied, elegant, refreshing and softly textured with a long, mineral-laced finish.
