CHÂTEAU LATOUR 2004
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Château Latour 2004
“This wine proved me wrong about the 2004 vintage – it is utterly delicious, with an incredibly forward and silky, bright red fruit aroma on the initial attack. Picking began on 23rd September and continued into the second week of October, giving an elegant, fresh wine. (CC/2/2022)” – 94/100, Decanter
VARIETIES: A blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and a splash of Cabernet Franc
REGION: Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
AGEING: Aged in 100% new, French oak barrels, 24 Months
GUARDING POTENTIAL: Best from 2018 or will cellar well up to 20 years
SERVE: Serve at 16 – 18ºC
FITS TO: Best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised and grilled dishes. Chateau Latour is also good when matched with Asian dishes, rich fish courses like tuna, mushrooms and pasta
CRITICS SCORES: WE/97, RP/95, WS/95, D/94, JD/94, 93/JS
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1ᵉr Grand Cru Classé – 1855, Pauillac Appellation | Range | Château Latour
Château Latour’s Grand Vin is made exclusively from “vieilles vignes”, an average of 60 years-old, in the Enclos. Gravettes, Sarmentier, Pièce de Château… these are the names of some of the finest plots that express the character of the terroir and forge the wine’s identity every year.
The heart of the Enclos is the only terroir that, every year, can produce the depth, elegance and concentration that we expect of the Grand Vin. It is here that the Cabernet Sauvignon (accounting for more than 90% of the blend) can achieve optimal expression in terms of colour, richness and freshness. These wines need time – often a decade- before they begin to be ready for drinking.
In great vintages, the power and energy of Château Latour’s wines enables them to continue to develop for several decades with ease. The bouquet and impressions on tasting gradually evolve, becoming increasingly complex, ultimately reaching a peak, after which the tannins soften and then the wine slowly declines. Beyond the pleasure of drinking them, these wines can produce powerful feelings and unforgettable moments.
Château Latour is also known for having the ability to produce fine wines even in difficult years.
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