Wine Advisor
Chateau Latour 1953
View analysis
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 1953 Latour is showing just a touch of TCA on the nose. It blows off soon enough to reveal attractive scents of briary, graphite, sandalwood and sous-bois. The palate is medium-bodied, with fine tannin, quite fresh and a little more tart than the 1950 Latour. I like the balance here, although the 1953 is perhaps reaching the end of its drinking plateau. It may be beginning to dry out a little as it attenuates quickly, though larger formats will still be worth investigating. Tasted at the Latour dinner in Hong Kong.
1910(1)1947(2)1948(1)1950(2)1951(1)1952(1)
Package Size
