Latour Pauillac 1er Cru 2013

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Latour
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 95.2%, Merlot 4.4%, Petit Verdot 0.4%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected scores: Wine Advocate 93 (Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 2021 release); Wine Spectator ~92; James Suckling ~94; Decanter ~93; Tim Atkin MW ~95; Vinous ~91-92

Tasting Note
Dark cassis, black cherry, tobacco, cedar and graphite with subtle floral and spice notes; refined, medium-bodied with polished tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, grilled ribeye, beef bourguignon; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ, beef hotpot, miso-glazed eggplant.

Production Method
Traditional fermentation with extended maceration; matured in French oak (high proportion new) for around 18–20 months before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Château Latour, a Premier Grand Cru Classé (Pauillac), is centered on the historic 'L'Enclos' vineyard. Renowned First Growth estate with centuries of winemaking and estate-controlled vineyards.