Latour A P. Pomerol 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Latour A P.
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Merlot.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Average ~92 pts. James Suckling 94–95; Wine Advocate (William Kelley) ~90–93; Vinous 90–92; Falstaff 93. Positive reviews from major critics

Tasting Note
Dark cherry and plum, black forest berries, violets, cedar and tobacco; mineral backbone, fine powdery tannins, medium‑to‑full body with elegant balance and a long, focused finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef short ribs, duck breast, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, char‑siu, Korean BBQ, braised soy/hoisin beef, mushroom hotpot.

Production Method
Manual harvest, double sorting (including optical sorting); fermentation in temperature‑controlled concrete/stainless vats, malolactic in tank/barrel; 16–18 months élevage in French oak (30–50% new).

Vineyard Info
Right‑bank Pomerol estate (~8 ha) historically linked with Pétrus; farmed by Établissements Jean‑Pierre Moueix since 1962 and acquired by Moueix in 2024. Known for clay/gravel soils and concentrated Merlot.