Les Forts de Latour 1999 (1500ml)

Vintage
1999
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux,Pauillac
Size
1500ml
Rating
WA90,ST90
Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon,Merlot
$890.00
SKU:
W-106-0001-MG-199
Description

Latour has long produced one of Bordeaux's greatest second wines. The beautiful, pure, deep purple-colored 1999 Forts de Latour reveals sweet, cedary, cassis scents, medium to full body, ripe tannin, and a long finish. It should drink well for 15+ years. - WA90

This superb second wine displays structure, dark color, and rich fruit, though lighter and quicker to mature than the "Grand Vin". It matures 10 to 20 years following the vintage.

The Winery

The vineyards of the Chateau Latour have been producing wines since the 16th century. Today, the vineyards in production cover 80 hectares, including 48 around the chateau, known as the "Enclos." This Enclos consists of a ridge that peaks at 16 meters above the level of the Gironde, bordered to the north and to the south by two streams and to the east by the "Palus" alluvial land along the Gironde. The grape varietals planted on the estate, typical of the Medoc, consist of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. Chateau Latour produces three different wines: Grand Vin, Forts de Latour and Pauillac de Chateau Latour. All of them receive the same meticulous care and dedication. The first vintage of Forts de Latour was in 1966 and constant work in the vineyard and in the cellars has resulted in achieving the level of a top Medoc classified growth.

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