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Chateau Latour 1948
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Description
Chateau Latour is among the First Growth properties classified in the Bordeaux 1855 Classification. The estate is situated in the southern portion of Pauillac, bordering St. Julien and the Gironde estuary. Latour is considered one of the longest-lasting First Growths, reflecting its high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon. Chateau Latour has an almost unequaled track record for producing stunning wines that age and evolve for decades, if not generations.
Tasting notes
Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Tasted 3 Times With Inconsistent Notes The 1948 boasts a forceful, exotic nose of mint, cassis, walnuts and leather that jumps from the glass. The wine exhibits impressive richness, density, and body, as well as a long, soft finish. Fully mature, it is capable of lasting another 15-25 years. Two other bottles revealed a more inky color and greater flavor depth and richness.
Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
This wine, which was richer and more intense several years ago, may be just beginning to drop some of its fruit. A big, exotic nose of mint, cassis, walnuts and leather jumps from the glass. The wine exhibits impressive richness, density, and body, as well as a long, soft finish. Fully mature, it is capable of lasting another 15-20 years. Previous bottles revealed a more inky color and greater flavor depth and richness, so perhaps this bottle was more evolved.
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