Château Latour Pauillac

Terroir and Vineyard

Chateau Latour is located in the Pauillac appellation, which is situated in the Medoc region of Bordeaux. The estate has a total of 92 hectares, with 78 hectares cultivated with vines. The vineyard is planted with 74.2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23.8% Merlot, 1.8% Cabernet Franc, and 0.02% Petit Verdot. The vines are planted in gravel-based soil with rich clay found in the subsoils. The heart and soul of the vineyard is the 47-hectare parcel known as “Enclos,” which is considered one of the best terroirs in all of Bordeaux.

Chateau Latour Wine Characters and Styles

Chateau Latour is known for producing powerful, concentrated, and pure wines with a regal bearing. In its youth, it can be hard to open and requires aging to fully develop its full-bodied power, velvet, refined tannins, and layers of cassis, earth, truffle, spice, and tobacco flavors.

Chateau Latour Wine-making Techniques

Vinification takes place in 80 temperature-controlled, stainless steel vats that vary in size from 12 to 164 hectoliters. Malolactic fermentation takes place in vat. The wine is aged in 100% new, French oak barrels.

Chateau Latour Best Vintages

The best vintages of Chateau Latour are 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1996, 1995, 1990, 1982, 1975, 1971, 1970, 1966, 1964, 1962, 1961, 1959, 1955, 1953, 1949, 1948, 1945, 1934, 1929, 1928, 1926, 1921, and 1900.

Chateau Latour Best Storage and Serving Temperatures

The wine should be stored at a temperature of 55°F (13°C) with a humidity level of 80%. The recommended serving temperature for Chateau Latour is 60-65°F (16-18°C).

Chateau Latour Decanting Time and Food Pairing

Chateau Latour can be decanted for 2-3 hours. It pairs well with red meat, lamb, game, and strong cheeses.

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