Country: France
AOC: Pauillac
Alcohol %: 13%
Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Type: Red Wine
Food Pairing
Roasted meats, such as lamb or beef.
Rich poultry dishes, like duck or coq au vin.
Aged cheeses, enhancing its complex flavors.
Tasting Notes
95 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate review date: 2009
The 2006 Latour performed even better from bottle than from barrel. Only 38% of the production (10,000 cases) made it into the grand vin, a blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest primarily Merlot and a small amount of Cabernet Franc. From barrel, I thought it was a modern day version of the 1996 or 1986, and certainly the 1996 comparison still holds. I thought it was somewhat austere from barrel, but that is no longer an issue. This is a beautifully rich Chateau Latour boasting a dense ruby/purple color, a sweet, smoky, charcoal, cassis, graphite, and forest floor-scented nose, full body, an attractive freshness, and sweet, noble tannins. This layered Latour is one of the vintage's top dozen or so wines. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2030.
96 points by James Suckling, Wine Spectator review date: 2018
Dense and rich Latour with layered and velvety tannins and gorgeous fruit. At the same time, there’s lots of wood. Coffee flavor, too. Full-bodied, layered and structured. Needs more time to soften the tannins.
