Les Forts de Latour 1996

    Les Forts de Latour 1996

    Bordeaux • Pauillac • Second Vin du Château Latour • Red

    320,00€ tax included
    320,00€ tax included
    320,00€ / unit
    Packaging : 1 x 75CL - Cardboard

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    Description

    • Country France
    • Region Bordeaux
    • Appellation Pauillac
    • Color Red
    • Alcohol 14
    • Vintage 1996
    • Grape varieties 65,6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot et 0,4% Petit Verdot

    Les Forts de Latour 1996 is an exceptional red wine, Second Vin of the prestigious Château Latour has PauillacThis wine embodies the elegance and complexity of great wines. BordeauxIt offers a rich and profound taste experience, reflecting the unique terroir of Pauillac and the unparalleled expertise of Château Latour.

    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Tasting notes

    Les Forts de Latour The 1996 vintage reveals a deep ruby color. On the nose, it exudes aromas of ripe black fruit, cedar, and sweet spices. The palate is full and structured, with silky tannins and lovely freshness. The finish is long and persistent, leaving an elegant and complex impression. A wine that reveals the typicity of Pauillac.

    Food & wine pairings

    It will perfectly complement grilled red meats, game birds and mature cheeses.
    Producer

    Producer

    The vineyard of Château Latour It extends over gravelly slopes, offering ideal drainage and optimal sun exposure. The Pauillac terroir, characterized by its gravelly soils and its climat The temperate climate is particularly favorable to the cultivation of Cabernet Sauvignon, the region's flagship grape variety. These unique conditions allow the grapes to reach optimal ripeness, resulting in wines of Latour Their exceptional power, complexity, and aging potential. Not disclosed for this wine.

    Owner and history

    Since 1993, Château Latour belongs to the French businessman François Pinault. Under his leadership, the domaine has continued to uphold its legacy of excellence, investing in research and innovation while preserving its identity and core values. The Pinault family is committed to the long-term sustainability of this jewel of French wine heritage.

    Vinification and aging

    Winemaking at Château Latour It is a meticulous process, combining tradition and modernity. The grapes are carefully sorted, then vinified in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Aging takes place in French oak barrels for a period that varies depending on the vintage. This process allows the tannins to soften, the aromas to develop complexity, and gives the wine its structure and elegance. Not disclosed for this wine.

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    The team's opinion

    Second vin Of great nobility, this 1996 combines racy structure, remarkable freshness and aromatic complexity, with an elegant palate and a persistent finish worthy of the great Pauillacs.

    • Serving temperature 16–18 °C

    • Climax 2006 à 2026

    Wine profile

    • Complex
    • Fruity
    • Timber frame