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Les Forts de Latour 2016 - Pauillac 2016

Name: Les Forts de Latour 2016 - Pauillac
Brand: Pauillac
SKU: Sagna-9874H
Price: 484.52 CHF
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Cabernet Sauvignon 64.3%, Merlot 35.3%, Cabernet Franc 0.4% · Les Forts de Latour (Pauillac) · 75 cl · 2016

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Technical information

Producer	Pauillac
Name	Les Forts de Latour (Pauillac)
Variety	Cabernet Sauvignon 64.3%, Merlot 35.3%, Cabernet Franc 0.4%
Vintage	2016
Gradation	13.5%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Black fruit, violet, cocoa, tobacco, earthy notes
Vinification method	Fermentation in stainless steel; maceration; then barrels
Region	Pauillac, Médoc (Bordeaux)
Production area	Vineyards on Garonne gravel; clay subsoil
Country	France
Type	Still red wine; second wine of Château Latour
Aging	12–18 months in barrels; ~50% new oak
Type of cask	French oak barriques
Color	Deep ruby red
Serving temperature	17–18 °C
Recommended consumption	Drink 2026–2045 (aging potential)
Pairing	Red meat, roasts, game, aged cheeses

Descrizione

Les Forts de Latour 2016 presents itself as a red wine from Pauillac that combines concentration and elegance. On the nose there are ripe black fruits, hints of small red berries and earthy nuances that develop towards notes of cocoa, sweet tobacco and black pepper. On the palate it shows notable structure, compact yet well-integrated tannins and a good balance between fruity elements and sapidity; the mouthfeel is full, with a progression that invites a short period in a decanter before serving.

It pairs well with red meats, roasts and aged cheeses, as well as with medium-structured dishes that call for a persistent wine. Moderate serving temperature and wide glasses help express the aromatic potential. It suits those seeking a Pauillac 2016 with character and the ability to accompany substantial dishes, while allowing for possible further bottle aging for a more harmonious profile over time.

The winery

Pauillac – Winery in Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux

Discover the story and wines of Pauillac.

A communal appellation of the Médoc (Bordeaux), renowned for structured, elegant red wines, with a strong presence of Châteaux classified in 1855.

Region: Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux

Country: France

Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Carménère

AOC appellation recognized since 1936. It is home to three of the 1855 classification's Premier Cru classés. A predominance of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blends, with wines known for their structure and aging potential. Soils: mainly gravel, sand and clay; temperate oceanic climate. Approximately 47 producers and a vineyard area of 1,200–1,222 hectares.

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Winery history

Pauillac established its reputation thanks to port trade along the Gironde and the famed 1855 Classification, which elevated numerous local châteaux. The appellation was officially recognized as an AOC in 1936 and has since built a strong international reputation for its age-worthy wines.

Production philosophy

Pauillac expresses a winemaking style focused on structure, concentration and ageing potential. Viticulture and vinification aim to showcase the gravelly terroir of the Left Bank, with blends dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon to achieve power and elegance.

Terroir and vineyards

Located on the left bank of the Gironde in the Haut-Médoc, the area is characterized by gravelly soils mixed with sand and clay, marked topographical variation and a temperate oceanic climate that favor the ripening of red wine grapes.