Château Latour - Pauillac - Les Forts de Latour -Rouge - 2016

Wine:

A rare power and generosity of texture! The 2016 Les Forts de Latour exudes a magnificent sense of fullness, with a dense, remarkably balanced black fruit and cedar structure. Sumptuously fleshed out and nobly seated on tannins of great uprightness, this vintage of remarkable stature augurs well for the future.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats for around 3 weeks. Aged in French oak barrels.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Beef tenderloin, duck aiguillettes, roast suckling lamb.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2032 and beyond for enthusiasts

Château Latour is one of the most famous and prestigious estates in Bordeaux. With unrivalled consistency, under the masterly guidance of Frédéric Engerer, this 1er Grand Cru Classé du Médoc is at the top of its game every year, constantly pushing back the limits of refinement and excellence. The estate's transition to organic farming further enhances the expression of the terroir, and the wines produced here have no equal.