Latour A P. Pomerol 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Latour A P.
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
2019 critics: James Suckling 97; Decanter 95; Falstaff 96; Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 94; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 94; Jeb Dunnuck 94; Wine Enthusiast 93; Wine Spectator 91

Tasting Note
Dense dark-plum and black-cherry fruit with truffle, violets, cocoa and a hint of cigar box. Silky texture, powdery fine tannins, bright acidity and a long, truffle-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye or beef short ribs, mushroom/truffle risotto, aged cheeses (Comté, Parmigiano). Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi, galbi), miso-braised eggplant or shiitake-braised short ribs.

Production Method
Manual harvest; double sorting; fermentation in temperature-controlled concrete/stainless vats with gentle extraction; aged 16–18 months in French oak (≈40% new).

Vineyard Info
Historic Pomerol estate (8 ha) farmed by Établissements Jean‑Pierre Moueix since 1962 and acquired in 2024; varied gravel, clay and loam soils; vines ~25 years average.