Latest Releases from Château Latour

This morning sees the release of two fine wine icons - Latour and Forts de Latour. As ever, these are wines of the upmost grandeur and power - you would expect nothing less from the summit of the Bordeaux hierarchy - but in 2006 and 2012 both wines are oozing fragrance, poise and charm. No one is arguing that these are 'blockbuster' vintages, like 2005 or 2010, but therein lies their attraction. These are 90+ point icons you won't have to wait years to unveil.

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2006 CHÂTEAU LATOUR 1er Cru Classé Pauillac

75cl bottles, wood case of 6

En Primeur: Quite closed on the nose, so it throws off a very attractive oakiness, almost timber-yard. On the palate the fruit picks up - plum and blueberry, rich. Lots of power, quite intense, goodEn Primeur: Quite closed on the nose, so it throws off a very attractive oakiness, almost timber-yard. On the palate the fruit picks up - plum and blueberry, rich. Lots of power, quite intense, good old-style Latour-like seriousness, mineral and pencils, with that characteristic austere dryness. Long, with damsons and sloes on the finish. All very buttoned-up. It's hard to give this a thrilling score just now, but the élevage will always be first-rate here, and there is a long way to go. I'd bet on it being a top Latour. Rating: 94++ L&S (Apr 2007)

2012 FORTS DE LATOUR du Pauillac

75cl bottles, wood case of 6

This is the first vintage to not be offered En Primeur, meaning this is the first commercial release for this wine. It is composed of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot. DeepThis is the first vintage to not be offered En Primeur, meaning this is the first commercial release for this wine. It is composed of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple in color, it opens with expressive notes of crème de cassis, unsmoked cigars, charcuterie and tapenade on the nose with hints of kirsch and fertile loam plus a waft of menthol. Medium to full-bodied, the palate displays great concentration, sporting beautifully ripe, finely grained tannins, wonderful freshness and a long, savory finish. Just entering its drinking window and still possessing bags of fruit, it should continue to evolve and cellar for a further 15+ years. Drinking range: 2018 - 2033 Rating: 92 Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate (www.robertparker.com) (Mar 2018)