Chateau Latour 2001 75cl

12 x Bottle (75cl)

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Colour
Red
Vintage
2001
Producer
Chateau Latour
Country
FRANCE
Region
BORDEAUX
Sub Region
PAUILLAC
Product code
A01LATOB12D
Availability
2 cases
Grape Variety
80% Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with a touch of Cabernet Franc & Petit Verdot

Tasting Notes

'A brilliant offering, which should be drinkable much earlier than the blockbuster 2000, the 2001 Latour boasts an inky/ruby/purple color to the rim as well as a glorious bouquet of black currants, crushed stones, vanilla, and hints of truffles and oak. It reveals a sweetness on the palate that is atypical for such a young Latour. The beautiful integration of tannin, acidity, and wood is stunning. The wine flows across the palate with fabulous texture, purity, and presence. This luscious, full-bodied Latour was surprisingly open-knit on the three occasions I tasted it from bottle. However, do not mistake its aging ability as this 2001, despite its precociousness, will last 20-25 years. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2025.' Robert Parker 95pts

Producer Information

Chateau Latour is one of the most iconic names in the world of fine wine. One of the five First Growths of the Medoc, it is is known for elegance coupled with power and its second wine, Les Forts de Latour, which comes from a specific vineyard parcel, is also of exceptionally high quality. The vineyards are located closer to the river than those of other First Growths, and the moderating effect of this means that Latour tends to do very well in weaker vintages as well as in top ones. The blend is typically made from 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, with the balance coming from Petit Verdot & Cabernet Franc. Chateau Latour 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!