2018 Les Forts de Latour, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France

ABOUT THE WINE

Les Forts de Latour is the second wine of Château Latour, made from a selection of estate parcels in Pauillac. The 2018 blend is 65.6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot and 0.4% Petit Verdot, and it was aged in 60% new oak. The result is a concentrated, structured Bordeaux with the depth and precision expected from this historic estate.

Deeply scented, it reveals black cherry, cassis and blackberry alongside pencil lead, clove, cardamom, violet and subtle earthy notes. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, with generous dark fruit, velvety yet firm tannins and a lively backbone that carries through a long finish. Pair with beef Wellington, roast lamb, game or aged cheeses.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Château Latour is one of Pauillac’s historic First Growth estates. Les Forts de Latour is its renowned second wine, drawing on selected vineyard parcels to offer a distinct expression of the property while retaining the estate’s hallmark structure, depth and longevity.