Early February, I had the privilege with Cuvelier house to visit some of greatest vineyards started with"Château Latour", 1st classified growth of Pauillac, Bordeaux . The history of château Latour began in 1378. In 1670, Ségur family bought its great domain and kept it until 1963. From 1963 to 1993, the domain was owned by the British. And, in 1993 the Château went back to the French as it was bought over by Mr.Francois Pinault.
We saw the different steps for making process of this prestigious wine.
Above all, the paradise cellar will astonish you by the reserve of very old vintages.
Then, we ended-up by the tasting room surrounded by the vineyards (below) where we tasted their 3 wines (Pauillac de Latour 2006, Les Forts de Latour 2003 and Grand Vin de Château Latour 2001) conducted by Ms.Sonia Favreau.
*Pauillac de Latour 06:49% Cabernet Sauvignon,
45% Merlot,
6% Petit Verdot.
Average ageing (vineyards): 10 years old
Floral and fruity.
*Les Forts de Latour 03:78% Cabernet Sauvignon,
22% Merlot.
Average ageing (vineyards): 35 years old
Fresh, dense and complex.
*Grand Vin de Château Latour 01:79% Cabernet Sauvignon,
18% Merlot,
1% Cabernet Franc,
2% Petit Verdot.
Average ageing (vineyards): 50 years old
Very pure and very elegant, not its usual strengh but an interesting suppleness.
We would like to thank you for your warm welcome.
Cheers!
MFM
