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Les Forts de Latour 2018 - Pauillac 2018
PauillacCabernet Sauvignon 65%; Merlot 34%; Petit Verdot 1% Les Forts de Latour (Pauillac AOC) 75 cl 2018
CHF 414.26−18%(CHF 552.35/ℓ)
Recommended price: CHF 507.28
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Technical information
- Producer
- Pauillac
- Name
- Les Forts de Latour (Pauillac AOC)
- Variety
- Cabernet Sauvignon 65%; Merlot 34%; Petit Verdot 1%
- Vintage
- 2018
- Gradation
- 14.0%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Black fruits, cassis, vanilla, tobacco, spices
- Vinification method
- Separate fermentation; aged in French oak barriques
- Aging
- Barrel ageing; approx. 50–60% new oak
- Type of cask
- French oak (barrique)
- Color
- Red
- Serving temperature
- 16-18 °C
- Recommended consumption
- Drink: 2023–2050
- Pairing
- Red meat, lamb, roasts, game
- Region
- Bordeaux
- Country
- France
- Production area
- Pauillac, Médoc (Bordeaux)
- Type
- Red wine; second wine of Château Latour
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Les Forts de Latour 2018 shows a deep ruby colour with violet highlights suggesting concentration without excess. On the nose it is reserved: notes of ripe dark fruit, hints of cherry and plum, earthy nuances and a light minerality. Over time in the glass delicate spice impressions and balsamic tones emerge, contributing to a complex yet balanced aromatic profile.
On the palate it displays present but well-integrated tannins, a solid structure and acidity that supports the sip, making it suitable for relatively immediate consumption as well as short cellar ageing. It pairs with red meats, braises and mushroom-based dishes or aged cheeses; it can also accompany savoury, rich preparations without overpowering them. The balance between power and finesse makes it enjoyable yet characterful, with good persistence. Before serving it can benefit from a short decanting (30–60 minutes) to open up further.
On the palate it displays present but well-integrated tannins, a solid structure and acidity that supports the sip, making it suitable for relatively immediate consumption as well as short cellar ageing. It pairs with red meats, braises and mushroom-based dishes or aged cheeses; it can also accompany savoury, rich preparations without overpowering them. The balance between power and finesse makes it enjoyable yet characterful, with good persistence. Before serving it can benefit from a short decanting (30–60 minutes) to open up further.
The winery
Pauillac
Haut-Médoc, BordeauxFrance
A communal appellation of the Médoc (Bordeaux), renowned for structured, elegant red wines, with a strong presence of Châteaux classified in 1855.
- Grape varieties
- 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.
The story
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.