Latour Pauillac 1er Cru (*) 1985

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Latour
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 1er Cru (*)
Vintage:
 
1985
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 80%, Merlot 10%, Cabernet Franc 10%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores include Wine Spectator 93, James Suckling 93, Decanter 92, Falstaff 94; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate has published varying notes (e. g. , 88 in a 2000 report)

Tasting Note
Deep garnet with amber edge. Aromas of blackcurrant, tobacco, cedar, eucalyptus and leather. Full, concentrated palate of blackberry, dark cherry, cocoa and spice with firm dry tannins and long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, rib‑eye, beef Wellington, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ beef, grilled teriyaki steaks, rich mushroom hotpots.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, destemmed and fermented in temperature-controlled vats, followed by malolactic fermentation and extended élevage in oak barrels (including new oak) before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Château Latour is a Pauillac First Growth famed for its enclosed ‘Enclos’ vineyard and long-lived, Cabernet-dominant Grand Vin. Renowned estate with centuries-long history producing ageworthy, structured wines.