Latour Pauillac 1er Cru 1998

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Latour
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
1998
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected scores: Wine Spectator 94; Vinous (Neal Martin) 92; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) ~90; Jancis Robinson 18. 5/20; Wine & Spirits 96

Tasting Note
Black‑currant and tar with cedar, tobacco, wet earth and brambly red fruit. Firm, structured tannins, medium‑to‑full body, mineral backbone and a long, slightly rustic finish; develops underbrush, leather and tertiary spice with age.

Food Pairing
Western: roast ribeye, lamb shoulder, venison, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, black pepper beef, Korean BBQ (galbi), hearty Chinese braised beef.

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification: fermented in temperature‑controlled vats, extended maceration, then matured ~18–20 months in French oak barrels (significant proportion new oak).

Vineyard Info
Château Latour is a Pauillac First Growth with centuries of history; renowned for Cabernet‑driven, long‑ageing grand vins sourced from estate-owned vineyards.