2016 Chateau Latour, Pauillac, Bordeaux - 750ml

96–98 Point Vintage (vintage consensus: a structured, classically proportioned, and exceptionally age-worthy Bordeaux vintage defined by purity, precision, and remarkable tannic refinement).

Château Latour stands as Pauillac’s most formidable First Growth, synonymous with depth, longevity, and unwavering structural authority. In 2016, the estate produced a wine of extraordinary concentration and control — capturing the vintage’s clarity and power while preserving Latour’s signature discipline and gravitas.

Blend: Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and small portions of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc (classic estate composition, Cabernet-dominant).

Tasting Notes: The nose is precise and layered, offering blackcurrant, dark cherry, and cassis intertwined with graphite, cedar, crushed stone, and subtle tobacco. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and intensely structured, revealing blackberry, plum, cocoa, and fine spice. The tannins are dense yet impeccably refined, framing a concentrated core of fruit while vibrant freshness drives a long, mineral-laced finish of remarkable persistence.

Structure: Monumental and architecturally structured, built for extended cellaring with exceptional balance.

Drink Window: 2028–2070+

Decanting: If opened young, decant 3–5 hours to allow the formidable structure to soften and the aromatics to fully develop. As the wine matures, a shorter decant to remove sediment will suffice.

The 2016 Château Latour is a profound modern expression of Pauillac — powerful, precise, and uncompromising in structure. A cornerstone acquisition for serious collectors, it promises decades of evolution and remains a benchmark for First Growth longevity and pedigree.