Chateau Latour - Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe Red 2013

Grape

Cabernet Sauvignon (92%), Merlot (8%)

Tasting notes

This wine offers a medium-bodied palate that fills the mouth with intense layers of red and black berry preserves, framed by soft, evolved tannins. The nose is aromatic and expressive, revealing notes of licorice, sandalwood, rose petals, and subtle earthy undertones.

On the palate, it remains fresh and vibrant, leading to a long, spicy finish that lingers with elegance and complexity.

Expert ratings

James Suckling 93 / 100

" This is really racy with ultra fine tannins. Pretty mint, currants, blackberries and fresh. Full body, with firm tannins and a long and intense finish. Finesse and textured. Tannic backbone."

Vinous 93 / 100

"Dark red cherries, plums, smoke and new leather flesh out in the 2013 Latour. This is a relatively easygoing Latour with good overall depth and fine balance if not the thrill of the very best years, something that would have been impossible. At the same time though, the Latour is one of the bigger wines of the vintage. Violets, rose petals and dark spices flesh out on the resonant finish. There is plenty to look forward to here. The blend is 95.3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4.3% Merlot and 0.4% Petit Verdot. "

Wine Spectator 93 / 100

"Tight and primal, with a taut plum pit and iron frame around a core of red currant, cherry and raspberry fruit. Flecks of white pepper line the finish, which features a long iron spine that shows impressive cut. Comes up short on flesh, but the precision is there, offering echoes of pomegranate, blood orange and bitter cherry allied to the minerality. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Tasted non-blind."