What kind of wine does Chateau Latour make?

Château Latour grows small amounts of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot in this area which are blended into the grand vin. Château Latour uses biodynamic farming because winemakers believe this makes the wine a purer reflection of the terroir. The final grand vin blend is a perfect balance between acidity and sweetness.

When did Pauillac de Chateau Latour come out?

There is also a third wine, Le Pauillac de Chateau Latour. Le Pauillac de Chateau Latour is produced from grapes that were deemed not good enough to be placed in Les Forts de Latour. Pauillac de Chateau Latour made its debut in 1965, and was produced only occasionally, until 1990. Since then, it has been produced every vintage.

Who is the current president of Chateau Latour?

Pinault has delegated day-to-day control of the estate and its wines to his dynamic Président, Frédéric Engerer, under whose stewardship a major programme of investment has taken place which has seen Latour rise to an undisputed pre-eminent position in the Bordeaux wine hierarchy.

How old are the vines for Les Forts de Latour?

There is a second wine, Les Forts de Latour, which comes from the young vines of the Grand Enclos. The vines used to produce Les Forts de Latour are most often at least 12 years of age. Les Forts de Latour made its debut in 1966. However, before 1990, it was only made in a few vintages.

How much does a 1970 Pauillac Chateau Latour cost?

CHATEAU LATOUR 1970 Pauillac Bordeaux[Level: BLS; Info: Only for collection; Cap: DC] Bottle (750ml) $ 275.50 ex. sales tax Go to Shop Bottle (750ml) $ 300.00 Go to Shop Bottle (750ml) $ 325.00 Go to Shop Magnum (1.5L) $ 784.48 $ 392.24 / 750ml ex. sales tax Go to Shop Bottle (750ml) $ 420.26 ex. sales tax Go to Shop

Where is Chateau Latour located in Bordeaux France?

Château Latour is one of Bordeaux’s – and the world’s – most famous wine producers. It is situated in the southeast corner of the Pauillac commune on the border of Saint-Julien, in the Médoc region.

Which is the first growth of Chateau Latour?

First Growth. Premier Grand Cru Classe in 1855. 123 available vintages meet your search criteria.

What kind of wine did Bordeaux have in 1971?

The 1971 vintage for Bordeaux was relatively good but stopped short of brilliant. The growing season began with a chilly spring that continued into a cool summer, which slightly hampered both budburst and flowering, particularly for Merlot; Cabernet Sauvignon coped sligh… Upgrade to PRO to view data from the last five years.