Les Forts de Latour - Pauillac Red 2016
Red
2016
Bordeaux
Pauillac
64.3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35.3% Merlot, 0.4% Cabernet Franc
James Suckling: 96 points
Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (Blend)
Tasting notes
The 2016 Les Forts de Latour, the distinguished second wine of Château Latour, is a powerful yet polished Pauillac that showcases the estate’s signature precision and depth. It opens with aromas of ripe black fruits, straw, and pencil lead, evolving in the glass to reveal nuances of gravel, sage, licorice, and pencil shavings.
On the palate, it is rich and structured, with a velvety texture, refined tannins, and a long, layered finish. The wine balances concentration and freshness, offering both immediate appeal and significant aging potential.
A superb expression of the 2016 vintage, Les Forts de Latour delivers complexity, elegance, and quiet power—a wine that speaks clearly of its exceptional terroir.
