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A guide to the legendary wines of Château Latour

In the commune of Pauillac, home to three of the five Bordeaux first growths, lies Château Latour, an estate famed for the phenomenal longevity and consistent quality of the wine that it has been producing for centuries

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The long history of Château Latour

The history of Château Latour can be traced back to 1378, the year in which court historian Jean Froissart wrote of a two-story tower called ‘La Tor de Sent-Maubert’ being captured by English soldiers during the Hundred Years War.

The history of winemaking at Latour, however, stretches much farther back, possibly all the way to the 12th century when tax exemptions for English markets meant a flourishing trade in wine between France and England.

Records suggest that in the 14th and 15th centuries up to two thirds of the famed L’ Enclos vineyard was already planted with vines — an unusually high percentage during a time when most estates had a mixture of vines and other crops.

Château Latour 1900, 1 magnum per lot . Estimate: £8,000-12,000. Offered in Finest and Rarest Wines and Spirits, Featuring Three Superb Private Collections on 10-11 December 2020 at Christie’s in London

Château Latour 1919, 1 bottle per lot . Estimate: £700-900. Offered in Finest and Rarest Wines and Spirits, Featuring Three Superb Private Collections on 10-11 December 2020 at Christie’s in London

A report in 1755 — 100 years before its 1855 Classification — showed Latour was already recognised as a producer of some of the best wine in the region, listing it as one of only four properties whose wines fetched more than 900 livres for a tonneau (the others being Haut-Brion, Lafite and Cantenac).

The wine at Latour was made entirely from ungrafted vines until phylloxera took a hold. Grafting of vines began from 1900, until by 1920 all the vines had been grafted onto American phylloxera-resistant rootstocks. Pre-1920 offerings in our sales are therefore extraordinarily rare examples of the product of ungrafted vines.

Ownership of Château Latour

While other estates have endured upheaval at the hands of new owners, the ownership of Château Latour has been remarkably consistent through the years. Marguerite Coutant inherited Latour in 1693 from her uncle François Chanevas, and it passed on to only three families until 1962, when the estate was bought by the Pearson group from Britain.

Château Latour 1863, 1 bottle per lot . Sold for £15,600 on 28-29 November 2018 at Christie’s in London

Château Latour 1926, 1 magnum per lot . Sold for £9,000 on 28-29 November 2018 at Christie’s in London

The sale marked a period of great change at the estate. Huge investments were made in the planting of new vines, the replacement of old machinery and the introduction of new stainless-steel vats — changes which many Bordeaux estates have now adopted, but which were pioneering at the time.

A second wine, Les Forts de Latour , was introduced in 1966, followed by a third, the Pauillac de Latour , in 1973. Minuscule amounts of rosé were also produced purely for private consumption.

Considerable energy has been invested into organic and biodynamic viticulture and improving the winemaking process

Purchased by François Pinault in 1993, Château Latour has gone from strength to strength under Frédéric Engerer, who has been President since 1998. A no-expense-spared refurbishment has seen major reconstruction in the cellars and the construction of a brand new vat room and tasting room. Considerable energy has also been invested into converting to organic and biodynamic viticulture and improving the winemaking process.

Latour’s unbeatable terroir

Latour possesses some of the best soils in Bordeaux. Gently sloping, the gravelly surface provides exceptional drainage and consists of both large stones and small pebbles. Beneath this is a moist subsoil composed of marl, chalk and clay, which provides nourishment to the roots and encourages them to dig deeper, an important factor when considering that it is the oldest vines with the deepest roots that are often considered to produce the finest fruit. This is crucial in hot years, such as 2003.

Of the 92 hectares of vines which comprise the vineyards of Château Latour, the 47 hectares around the Château are known as the ‘Enclos’. The best and oldest vines of the estate are to be found here, in what is considered to be one of the best vineyards in the whole of Bordeaux.

Château Latour 1961, 6 magnums per lot . Estimate: £30,000-40,000. Offered in Finest and Rarest Wines and Spirits, Featuring Three Superb Private Collections on 10-11 December 2020 at Christie’s in London

Château Latour 1990, 6 magnums per lot . Estimate: £6,000-7,000. Offered in Finest and Rarest Wines and Spirits, Featuring Three Superb Private Collections on 10-11 December 2020 at Christie’s in London

Consistency — vintage after vintage

The wines produced at this estate possess extraordinary longevity. When Harry Waugh, a long time director of the estate, tasted the 1865 vintage more than a century later, he found that it possessed ‘an astonishingly deep colour and such a bouquet! A great big fellow, full of fruit and absolutely fabulous for a centenarian’.

This longevity is due to the length of time it can take for wines from this estate to mature, especially in the strongest vintages. As a result, these wines will more often than not benefit hugely from decanting — their initial demeanour upon opening may be rather austere, and decanting allows them to show the true breadth of their potential.

It is the estate’s ability to turn out exceptional wines in vintages that are deemed to have been off-years that marks it out from its peers

Although Latour makes legendary wines in the best vintages, it is this estate’s consistent ability to turn out exceptional wines in vintages that are deemed to have been off-years that marks it out from its peers. Vintages such as 1963 and 1977 are excellent illustrations of this, the latter being an example of a cold vintage during which few producers were able to make good wine.

This is thanks to the vineyard’s extraordinary terroir and climate, with the proximity of the vines to the nearby estuary meaning that they benefit from its temperature-moderating effects, which in extremely cold (1991) and extremely hot (2003) years has proved to be a lifeline for the vines.

The 1991 vintage is another example of the sheer brilliance of the wine produced at this estate, with Robert Parker describing it as a wine of ‘concentration and class’ in a vintage in which few were able to produce good wine. Some of the finest vintages produced at Latour include 1949, 1961, 1982, 1995, 2009 and 2010.

Château Latour 2000, 1 imperial per lot . Estimate: £4,000-5,000. Offered in Finest and Rarest Wines and Spirits, Featuring Three Superb Private Collections on 10-11 December 2020 at Christie’s in London

The Malbec family was responsible for the winemaking at Latour for three generations. During their tenure, the Malbecs collected an impressive range of Latour with vintages dating back into the 19th century.

Denis Malbec, the wine-maker throughout the 1990s, ensured that all the older bottles in his cellar were reconditioned where appropriate, being re-corked, re-capsuled and re-labelled under the controlled conditions of the Latour cellars where the bottles had started their long journey to maturity.

Tragically, Denis was killed in a road accident in Yountville, Napa, in 2016; the wine world mourned the loss of such a talented and versatile figure.

Château Latour 1961, 3 magnums per lot . Sold for £55,200 on 28-29 November 2018 at Christie’s in London

Château Latour 1985, 6 magnums per lot . Sold for £5,400 on 28-29 November 2018 at Christie’s in London

In November 2018, a selection of the wines from the collection were sold at Christie’s in London, allowing new owners to enjoy some of the famous and fabled vintages from the illustrious history of Pauillac's most legendary vineyard.

All the bottles in the sale were collected for inspection from the family cellar, which is a stone’s throw from the boundary of the Latour vineyard, and then transported in controlled conditions to Christie’s cellars in the UK.

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For the entirety of their history prior to this shipment, the bottles moved no more than half a mile, resting either at the château or in the family cellar. Most were packed in new wooden cases, the majority supplied at the château, either at the time of purchase or reconditioning.

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02. A time for sharing // Le Grand Vin de Château Latour

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The origines.

Château Latour’s Grand Vin is made exclusively from “vieilles vignes”, an average of 60 years-old, in the Enclos. Gravettes, Sarmentier, Pièce de Château... these are the names of some of the finest plots that express the character of the terroir and forge the wine’s identity every year.

The TERROIR

The heart of the Enclos is the only terroir that, every year, can produce the depth, elegance and concentration that we expect of the Grand Vin. It is here that the Cabernet Sauvignon (accounting for more than 90% of the blend) can achieve optimal expression in terms of colour, richness and freshness. These wines need time - often a decade- before they begin to be ready for drinking.

In great vintages, the power and energy of Château Latour's wines enables them to continue to develop for several decades with ease. The bouquet and impressions on tasting gradually evolve, becoming increasingly complex, ultimately reaching a peak, after which the tannins soften and then the wine slowly declines. Beyond the pleasure of drinking them, these wines can produce powerful feelings and unforgettable moments. Château Latour is also known for having the ability to produce fine wines even in difficult years.

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Château Latour

Château Latour is a wine estate in Pauillac , part of the Haut-Medoc sub-region on the Left Bank of Bordeaux . The estate’s history dates back to at least the 14th century, though vineyards were not established here until the 17th century. The estate is located at the southern edge of the Pauillac appellation, bordering the St Julien vineyards of Château Léoville Las Cases . Latour is one of the five First Growths of the 1855 classification, occupying the top tier alongside Châteaux Lafite Rothschild , Margaux , Haut-Brion , and Mouton Rothschild .

Latour is owned by François Pinault, one of France’s wealthiest people. It forms the jewel in the crown of Pinault’s Artémis Domaines, itself part of the larger Groupe Artémis. Other wineries within the portfolio include Clos de Tart and Domaine d’Eugénie in Burgundy ; Château Grillet in the Rhône Valley ; Champagne Jacquesson ; Eisele Vineyard in California’s Napa Valley ; and Maisons et Domaines Henriot , which includes holdings in Champagne , Burgundy , and Oregon .

The day-to-day running of Latour is entrusted to the dynamic Frédéric Engerer. Under his stewardship, a major programme of investment has taken place. In 2012, Latour announced that it would no longer offer its wines as part of the Bordeaux En Primeur campaign. Instead, the wines are kept at the estate until such a time as they are ready to be opened and enjoyed. They are then offered through the La Place de Bordeaux distribution system several years after the vintage.

There are three wines produced here. Château Latour, the grand vin, is produced from vines immediately surrounding the château, from the vineyard area known as L’Enclos. Les Forts de Latour, the second wine, was created in 1966. It is now regarded as a great wine in its own right, certainly worthy of Classified Growth status. A third wine, Pauillac de Latour, is usually the product of young vines.

The vineyard is planted to a majority of Cabernet Sauvignon , along with some Merlot and small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot .

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Tour de france – the 15 best french wines.

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The Tour de France is the world’s most-watched sporting event, with an estimated 3.5 billion viewers tuning in each year to see the likes of Mark Cavendish and Mathieu van der Poel cycle a staggering 2,200 miles in a little over three weeks.

The race was first held back in 1903, established by French journalist (and cyclist) Henri Desgrange, and has been staged every year except during the World Wars. This year’s event began in Brest, Brittany, on 26 June and heads across the Loire Valley over to the Alps before heading south through the Rhône Valley and the Languedoc before heading to Bordeaux then the final stage in Paris on 18 July.

To mark this iconic sporting event, we’ve picked out the 15 best French wines that show off the diversity and regionality of this vinous powerhouse.

What comes through from the judging is how strong France is at making big-hearted red wines, particularly in the south-east, home to the Rhône Valley and the great-value wines from Languedoc-Roussillon further south. Reds from these two regions achieved five of the six highest scores, including three IWSC Gold Medals.

But the reality is that France is a master of every style imaginable. If you’re after elegant, aromatic whites, head to the Loire Valley where you’ll find delicious Sauvignon Blanc, or Alsace if you’re a fan of Riesling. If you want world-class sweet wines, there’s Sauternes in Bordeaux. And if you’re after something sparkling, Champagne is the last word in top-notch fizz.

A total of 20 judges helped to pick this selection. Chairing the group was John Hoskins MW, and he was joined by some of the finest palates in the business, including Master Sommeliers Isa Bal, Nicolas Clerc and Stefan Neumann, as well as four-time UK Sommelier of the Year Jan Konetzki . Also among the panel were Masters of Wine Sarah Knowles, Beverly Tabbron, David Round and Alistair Cooper.

The judges’ choices are a showcase of what France has to offer in 2021, and all are exceptional examples of their region. We hope your enjoy our alternative Tour de France…

The 15 best French wines 2021

• Les Domaines Paul Mas, Château de Crès Ricards Stécia 2019 . Terrasses Du Larzac, Languedoc-Roussillon; 96/100
• Rare, Brut 1998 . Champagne; 95/100
• Tesco Finest, Signargues 2020 . Côtes Du Rhône Villages, Rhône; 95/100
• Château Fortia, Secret Des Terres 2017 . Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône; 95/100
• Hértiers Gambert Cave de Tain, Nobles Rives 2017 . Hermitage, Rhône; 93/100
• Gérard Bertrand, Château de Villemajou Grand Vin 2019 . Corbières Boutenac, Languedoc-Roussillon; 93/100
• Albert Bichot, Domaine Du Pavillon Clos Des Ursulines 2019 . Pommard, Burgundy; 92/100
• Gabriel Meffre, Saint Siffrein 2020 . Côtes Du Rhône Villages, Rhône; 92/100
• Jean Colin, Sancerre 2020 . Sancerre, Loire; 91/100
• Edouard Delaunay, Le Village 2019 . Chassagne-Montrachet, Burgundy; 91/100
• Boutinot 2020 . Chiroubles, Beaujolais; 91/100
• Domaine Tariquet, Amplitude 2020 . Côtes De Gascogne; 91/100
• Domaine Roblin, Les Côtes 2020 . Sancerre, Loire; 90/100
• Henry Fessy 2019 . Régnié, Beaujolais; 90/100
• Château Suduiraut, Waitrose No 1 2013 . Sauternes, Bordeaux; 90/100

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We run a tightly structured, rigorous wine tasting process. That means that each wine sample is pre-poured into numbered glasses and assessed blindly by the judges . Most importantly, our IWSC wine judges are experts in their field, who work across all sectors of the wine industry. For evidence, see our full list of judges.

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Only the best wines sampled receive a Gold or Silver award. For example, to win Gold, wines have to score between 95 and 100 points. Meanwhile, Silver wines range from 90 to 94 points. Click here to read more on our scoring system.

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The top 15 French wines of 2021

Les Domaines Paul Mas, Château de Crès Ricards Stécia 2019

Impressively elegant without sacrificing character: a refined nose of dark cherries and blackberries is accompanied by hints of subtle spice; wonderfully smooth and rounded on the palate with a hearty,… Read More

Rare, Brut 1998

This stunning Champagne reflects the vintage with spicy notes of gingerbread, orange and tropical fruit. The palate is full, creamy and toasty. Smoky notes add freshness and allow the complex… Read More

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Tesco, Finest* 2020

Fresh and generous with an exquisite bouquet of raspberries, wild herbs and sloe berries. Velvety on the palate with supple flavours of juicy black fruits and a hint of white… Read More

Château Fortia, Secret Des Terres 2017

Wild and earthy, this wine has a powerful flavour intensity of plum, spice, cassis and coffee, with underlying and complementary hints of barnyard which add complexity. The ripe tannins and… Read More

Hértiers Gambert Cave de Tain, Nobles Rives 2017

Sweet char flavour overlays the exotic notes of pineapple and mango. Although youthful, the concentration is evident and the texture is almost chewy, making this wine fun yet tame at… Read More

Gérard Bertrand, Château de Villemajou Grand Vin 2019

Generous and open, but well balanced. Intense, rich fruit is perfectly married with smoothly integrated cedar and peppery oak character. Still youthful with excellent ageing potential. Read More

Albert Bichot, Domaine Du Pavillon Clos Des Ursulines 2019

Layered and complex with a mature red fruit character highlighted by hints of herbs and refined oak. Focused berries on the mid-palate extend into a lasting finish. Very well executed. Read More

Gabriel Meffre, Saint Siffrein 2020

Big, engaging aromas of wild strawberries, liquorice and black cherries. Fresh dark berries and macerated plums drip off the palate. Bold and adventurous with a resolute finish. Read More

Jean Colin, Sancerre 2020

A classic nose of orchard fruit and tart citrus accompanies a more powerful, but not overpowering palate of tropical melon and refreshing lime, signing off with a lingering finish. Read More

Edouard Delaunay, Le Village 2019

Lively with a mineral-driven, aromatic profile and a compact citrussy core. Attractive flavours of lily, butter and vanilla show themselves on the palate. Elegantly balanced with a precise, lingering finish. Read More

Boutinot, Chiroubles 2020

A perfumed aromatic profile, offering fresh raspberries, violettes and a pretty rose-petal perfume. The vibrant acid structure carries beautifully layered flavours of crunchy red fruit. Bright and harmonious. Read More

Domaine Tariquet, Amplitude 2020

Seductive nose of green apple, lemon and lime. Mineral undertones create a silky and attractive wine. Fresh, complex and gastronomic, this wine has excellent length dominated by classy citrus fruit. Read More

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Domaine Roblin, Les Côtes 2020

Complex nose of gentle stone fruit, oyster shell, and herbal undertones give rise to lovely, linear salinity with notes of fresh chive and anise. A refreshing and vibrant effort. Read More

Henry Fessy, Régnié 2019

Refined and restrained in style; an undercurrent of vibrant acidity carries well-defined flavours of crunchy red berries, along with delicate tones of fresh herbs and earthy undergrowth. Read More

Château Suduiraut, Waitrose No 1 2013

Good typicity here. Luscious and sweet with dried floral, marmalade, honey and botrytis notes. Crisp acidity and a vanilla oak spice provide both structure and complexity. Read More

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Food and wine pairings with le tour, pairings that work perfectly with le tour.

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Original food and wine pairings with Le Tour

• Scallops with cream
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The Le Tour of Winery L'Ostal matches generally quite well with dishes of beef , spicy food or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of ramen burger , phad thai (thai style fried noodles) or truffle from auvergne .

Details and technical informations about Winery L'Ostal's Le Tour.

Discover the grape variety: malbec.

Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.

Last vintages of this wine

The best vintages of Le Tour from Winery L'Ostal are 2016

Informations about the Winery L'Ostal

The Winery L'Ostal is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 19 wines for sale in the of Vin de France to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The wine region of Vin de France

Vin de France is the most basic level of quality for wines from France. These are generally uncomplicated everyday drinks - most often blends, but perhaps also Varietal wines based on a well-known Grape variety such as Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc. Wines from France are those that do not meet the criteria stipulated by the Protected Designation of Origin ( PDO ) or Protected Geographical Indication ( PGI ) laws (see information on French wine labels). This may be because the vineyards are outside the delimited production areas or because the grape varieties or winemaking techniques used do not conform to the rules of the local appellations.

News related to this wine

Chablis: #locationmatters by yang lu.

On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this first 90-second clip, Yang LU explains how location is the key to understanding “Why Chablis is special”. #Chablis #PureChablis ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Montbellet

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Montbellet, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are availablein French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneW ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Prissé

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Prissé, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWine ...

The word of the wine: Power

Character of a wine that is full-bodied, generous and has a rich bouquet.

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La Tour Melas 2020

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A classy wine, with French finesse. Medium dark cherry colour, with aromas of ripe plum and blueberry but also delicate shades of oak, pepper and oregano. Soft mouth with volume and well integrated tannins. Fruity aftertaste with spicy pinches.

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• Reward Points: 42

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