Latour Martillac Pessac Leognan 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Latour Martillac
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan (Graves, Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 63%, Merlot 30%, Petit Verdot 7%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected critic scores: Wine Advocate ~91, James Suckling ~91–92, Vinous ~90–93, Wine Spectator ~89–92 (various reviewers/publications)

Tasting Note
Fresh blackcurrant and black cherry aromas with cedar and sweet spice. Juicy, creamy palate with silky, ripe tannins and integrated oak; dense, complex fruit and a persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted rack of lamb, grilled ribeye, duck breast, mushroom ragout, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (barbecue pork), beef bulgogi, lamb curry, Sichuan-style beef or hoisin-glazed duck.

Production Method
Hand harvesting, temperature-controlled fermentation; extended maceration and oak aging in French barrels (approx. 16–18 months with ~35–40% new oak).

Vineyard Info
Cru Classé de Graves; Kressmann family ownership since 1871. Estate on Pyrenean gravel soils; historically notable for both red and white wines. Managed sustainably by the Kressmann family.