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Les Forts de Latour 2006

    Les Forts de Latour 2006

    Bordeaux • Pauillac • Second Vin du Château Latour • Red

    320,00€ tax included
    320,00€ tax included
    320,00€ / unit
    Packaging : 1 x 75CL - Cardboard

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    Description

    • Country France
    • Region Bordeaux
    • Appellation Pauillac
    • Color Red
    • Alcohol 14
    • Vintage 2006
    • Grape varieties 65,6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot et 0,4% Petit Verdot

    Les Forts de Latour 2006 is the second vin of the prestigious Château Latour, Grand Cru Classé of PauillacIt offers a more accessible expression of the great terroir of Latour, while retaining the depth and elegance that characterize the wines of domaine. An exceptional red wine that will delight lovers of fine wines. Bordeaux.

    Ratings

    Ratings

    • Parker (WA) 92/100
    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Tasting notes

    Les Forts de Latour The 2006 vintage reveals a deep and intense ruby color. On the nose, it exudes aromas of ripe black fruit, blackcurrant, spicy notes, and subtle hints of cedar. On the palate, the attack is ample and silky, with fine and elegant tannins. The finish is long and persistent, leaving a pleasant sensation of freshness. A harmonious and balanced wine, promising great aging potential.

    Food & wine pairings

    It will perfectly complement grilled red meats, game and aged cheeses.
    Producer

    Producer

    The vineyard of Château Latour It covers 78 hectares, the historic heart of which, the Enclos, is ideally situated on gravelly slopes overlooking the Gironde estuary. This exceptional terroir, composed of deep, well-drained gravel, allows the vine roots to draw the nutrients necessary for producing grapes of exceptional quality. climat The terroir of Pauillac, influenced by its proximity to the ocean, is temperate and sunny, promoting optimal grape ripening. The terroir of Les Forts de Latour, Although carefully selected, it benefits from the same attention as the Grand Vin.

    Owner and history

    Since 1993, Château Latour belongs to the Artemis group, owned by the Pinault family. François Pinault, a businessman with a passion for wine, has breathed new life into the domaine, while respecting its heritage and traditions. Under his leadership, Château Latour has continued to rise to the top of the Bordeaux wine hierarchy, producing wines of exceptional quality, recognized throughout the world. The Pinault family is committed to preserving the excellence of Château Latour and to pass this heritage on to future generations.

    Vinification and aging

    The winemaking of the Forts of Latour The wine is made with the same meticulous attention to detail as the Grand Vin. The grapes are rigorously sorted and then vinified in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation takes place in barrels. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels, a proportion of which are new. The aging period is tailored to the vintage and the wine's potential. Les Forts de Latour They thus benefit from careful aging which allows the tannins to be refined and the aromatic complexity of the wine to be developed.

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    The team's opinion

    A second vin Of great distinction, combining intense dark fruit, precise structure and refined elegance, with a long and harmonious finish typical of the style Latour.

    • Serving temperature 16–18 °C

    • Climax 2016 à 2030

    Wine profile

    • Complex
    • Timber frame
    • Fruity