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Château Latour 2006

Bordeaux • Pauillac • 1er Grand Cru Classé • Red

850,00€ tax included
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Packaging : 1 x 75CL - Cardboard

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Description

  • Country France
  • Region Bordeaux
  • Appellation Pauillac
  • Color Red
  • Alcohol 13
  • Vintage 2006
  • Grape varieties 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot

THE Château Latour, emblem of Pauillacis a 1er Grand Cru Classérenowned for the excellence of its wines. The vintage 2006Made from noble grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, this wine embodies the elegance and power of the Bordeaux terroir. Located on the banks of the Gironde estuary, this domaine offers wines of remarkable depth, testifying to ancestral know-how.

Ratings

Ratings

  • Parker (WA) 95/100
Notes and pairings

Notes and pairings

Tasting notes

Dress : Deep and intense, with ruby reflections.
Nose : A complex bouquet of black fruits, spices and woody notes.
Mouth : Balanced, with silky tannins and a beautiful structure, revealing aromas of blackcurrant and dark chocolate.
Final: Long and persistent, leaving an elegant and mineral imprint.

Food & wine pairings

Ideal with duck breast with cherries or a platter of mature cheeses.
Producer

Producer

The vineyard of Château Latour It covers 78 hectares, with vines planted in gravelly soil, which promotes optimal drainage and excellent grape ripening. climat The region's oceanic climate, influenced by the proximity of the Gironde estuary, allows for a harmonious development of the grape varieties. The vines, averaging 40 years old, are cultivated with care, and each plot is vinified separately to preserve the expression of its unique terroir.

Owner and history

Since 1993, the Château Latour is owned by the family holding company of François Pinault, a wine and art enthusiast. Under his direction, the domaine has successfully combined respect for tradition with modern winemaking techniques. This approach allows them to extract the best from the terroir, while preserving the historical identity of Latour. The current owners continue to promote excellence, ensuring that each bottle reflects the expertise and passion that drive the domaine.

Vinification and aging

Winemaking at Château Latour It is a meticulous process, combining tradition and innovation. The grapes are carefully hand-sorted before being destemmed. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, allowing for precise temperature control. Aging occurs in oak barrels, the majority of which are new, for 18 to 24 months. This care taken at each stage guarantees wines of great complexity and excellent longevity.

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The team's opinion

A wine of great rigor and undeniable nobility, revealing a powerful structure, remarkable intensity of dark fruit, and a long, majestic finish—the hallmark of great wines. Latour.

  • Serving temperature 16–18 °C

  • Climax 2016 à 2036

Wine profile

  • complex
  • timber frame
  • mineral