Chateau Latour

For many, Chateau Latour is probably the most iconic name in the world of fine wine. Located in Pauillac, yet close to the commune's border with St Julien, Latour's 65ha are located closer to the river than the other First Growths in the Medoc. Many regard it as the leading Premier Cru, and in the eternal quest to find 'the wine of the vintage' it is frequently Latour that comes out on top.

Typically 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and the balance Petit Verdot & Cabernet Franc, one strength is said to be that it outperforms in weaker vintages, and so when the weather has not been so favourable it is perhaps to Latour that buyers of top clarets often look first. The wine also has a phenomenal propensity for ageing well, with many tasters remarking that the 1899, 1900 & 1928 come high in their list of candidates for favourite vintage - ever!

The second wine; Les Forts de Latour is comfortably of Second Growth quality.