Château Latour - Pauillac 1996 (750ml)
Price: $1200.00
| Producer | Château Latour |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | Pauillac |
| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
| Vintage | 1996 |
| Sku | 3840B |
| Size | 750ml |
Wine Advocate: 99 Points
A spectacular Latour the 1996 may be the modern day clone of the 1966 only riper. This vintage which is so variable in Pomerol St.-Emilion and Graves was fabulous for the late-harvested Cabernet Sauvignon of the northern Medoc because of splendid weather in late September and early October. An opaque purple color is followed by phenomenally sweet pure aromas of cassis infused with subtle minerals. This massive offering possesses unreal levels of extract full body intensely ripe but abundant tannin and a finish that lasts for nearly a minute. Classic and dense it displays the potential for 50-75 years of longevity. Although still an infant it would be educational to taste a bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2050.
Wine Spectator: 96 Points
Fabulous aromas of crushed raspberries plums and blackberries. Mind-blowing nose. Full-bodied with soft and silky tannins and a long caressing finish. Hard not to drink now but leave it alone.--'95/'96 Bordeaux retrospective. Best after 2010. 17000 cases made.
Vinous: 95+ Points
Saturated ruby-red. Dark berries violet licorice and a note of torrefaction. Explosive pure flavors are almost too big for the mouth. Finishes with big sweet tannins and expanding exhilarating flavors of pruneaux and crystallized dark berries. Perfectly integrated oak. A great Latour.
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