70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26.5% Merlot, 3.5% Petit Verdot aged 18 months in 60% new French oak

Critical Acclaim:

97 Points, James Suckling

Already nicely open at this stage, with a ripe cedar quality to the cassis fruit. Some discreet notes of tobacco leaves, ash, black licorice and graphite. Lots of dusty tannins surround the palate, giving a dense but caressing sensation. Structured, polished and generous, but extremely well-formed. Really long, concentrated and layered. 

More about the winemaker:

Château Latour, with origins dating back to 1331, is set in the heart of the Médoc, about 50 km northwest of Bordeaux—the birthplace of Bordeaux's legendary vineyards. Les Forts de Latour is sourced from three distinct areas, including part of the Enclos. The wine takes its name from a historic parcel within the Enclos. Since it was first bottled under this name in 1966, relentless dedication to quality has placed it among the finest classified growths of the Médoc. From vineyard to cellar, Les Forts de Latour is crafted with the same meticulous care as the Grand Vin. The only key difference, aside from its origins, is the proportion of new oak barrels used for ageing—between 50% and 60%.