Drinking Latour for the first time has been likened to losing your virginity. While both changed my life for the better, tasting Latour was not only less awkward, but I think I was better at it!
Tried this three days in a row from different bottles. No bottle variation between any of them. This is a culmination of tastings of all three days although I really only needed the once.
After pulling out of the En Primeur, Latour now releases a wine each year they believe to be hitting its drinking window. While I think this is not quite ready to go yet, the quality is undeniable. This was my first experience with Latour and was a great introduction to who I will hope to be a good friend for many years to come.
The bouquet is powerful yet elegant, feminine yet muscular. More of an Olympic simmer rather than a weight lifted. Dark fruits and dark chocolate and some coffee like oak. The palate is so fresh you would not guess it to be 10 years old. It is thick and full bodied in weight, yet glides through the mouth as the acid and tannin provide lubrication. This wine is such a joy to drink, one of the greatest I have ever tried. Needless to say, I don’t spit 10 year old first growth. 98 Points
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