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Les Forts de Latour 1990
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Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
The rich, well-endowed 1990 possesses round, generous, surprisingly concentrated flavors. It will make ideal drinking over the next 10-15 years. The most complete second wine made at this property since their glorious 1982, over one-half of the crop was relegated to this wine. Anticipated maturity: Now-2005.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The core is becoming brick red with quite a pronounced tawny rim. The nose initially reminded me of an aged Pinot Noir. Quite deep and rounded with notes of rust and sea-water. The palate has soft entry, quite animally and fleshy. Very 1990. Rounded soft tannins with a dark chocolate note on the finish. Moderate length. Lacks a little vitality - I would consume this now. Very good, but probably not worth the price asked for it (around £60+ per bottle). Tasted April 2003.
Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
This rich, well-endowed wine possesses round, generous, surprisingly concentrated flavors. It will make ideal drinking over the next 10-15 years. In 1990, this second wine of Latour is inferior to the grand vin, but it is the most complete second wine made at this property since their glorious 1982. Impressive! Anticipated maturity: Now-2005. NOTE: Over one-half of the crop was relegated to this wine.
About the Producer
Latour was a jointly held lord's domain until the end of the 16th century, At that time, the property was not entirely covered by vines and yet production largely exceeded requirements. There was no proper storage for the wine and it had to be drunk within the year. The estate remained in the hands of the Mullet family until the late 17th century, and while direct use of the land gradually replaced the leasing system, the wine-making situation changed very little. In the early 18th century, England's aristocracy and wealthy middle classes developed refined tastes, particularly for wine, from Bordeaux, Oporto, Jerez and other southern vineyards. Wine exports had been restricted by various blockades imposed by the wars, but now enjoyed a period of relative freedom and trade with Bordeaux grew rapidly. As a result of this flourishing trade, the estate gradually came to specialise in wine production, with 38 hectares of vines in 1759 and then 47 hectares by 1794.
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