Les Forts de Latour – Pauillac – Red – 2011
952,01 $
The iconic second wine of Château Latour (First Growth), Les Forts de Latour delivers the essence of Pauillac: power, concentration, and elegance. Expect notes of blackcurrant, cedar, and graphite. A collectible wine with superb aging potential and earlier approachability.
Les Forts de Latour – Pauillac – Red – 2011:
The Super Second: A Taste of First Growth Pedigree
LES FORTS DE LATOUR stands as one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated ‘Super Seconds,’ offering wine connoisseurs a direct line to the unparalleled quality of Château Latour, a Pauillac First Growth. Produced from dedicated plots adjacent to the Grand Vin’s historic ‘Enclos’ and from younger vines, this wine receives the same rigorous attention in the vineyard and cellar. Aged in 50-60% new French oak, it delivers the signature power and structure of Latour, but with earlier approachability.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: A deep, intense garnet-purple color, indicative of its concentration and aging potential.
- Nose: A powerful and sophisticated bouquet of ripe blackcurrant, dark cherry, and plum, beautifully interwoven with classic Pauillac notes of cedar, graphite, saddle leather, and a hint of vanilla spice.
- Palate: Full-bodied, concentrated, and impeccably balanced. The palate reveals a dense core of dark fruit, supported by firm yet polished tannins. It displays exceptional length and purity, offering a truly ‘Latour’ experience that rivals many classified growths.
Pairing & Service
Decant younger vintages for 2-3 hours and serve at 60-65°F (15-18°C). This is a wine built for the center of the plate.
- Key Pairings: Prime cuts of beef, slow-braised lamb shank, or a luxurious Beef Wellington.
Pauillac 2011
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| Domain | Château Latour |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2011 |
| Country | France |
| Color | RED |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Format | 750 ml |
| Packing | 6 |
