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Chateau Latour 1950
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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: Neal Martin
The 1950 Latour was served in magnum and came directly from the château. Deeper in color than the 1949 Latour, it has a delightful savory nose: red berry fruit, dried blood, a touch of meat juice…like walking into a Tuscan delicatessen. The palate is medium-bodied, with fine tannin, good body, foursquare and conservative, and yet considering the vintage, there is impressive weight here and perhaps the larger format has afforded it more freshness. The 1950 veers towards darker fruit towards the finish with cedar and graphite lingering on the aftertaste. Clearly a 1950 Left Bank that ignores the script that dictated only Right Bank’s are worth bothering with. Tasted at the Latour dinner in Hong Kong.
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Package Size
1 x 1.5L
