{"title":"Chateau Latour","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop Chateau Latour online in NZ, including the First Growth Grand Vin and Pauillac de Latour, from Pauillac, Bordeaux, France. Delivered across New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChateau Latour is one of the five First Growths of the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, in Pauillac on the Left Bank of Bordeaux, France. Its historic tower overlooks the Gironde estuary, and its Cabernet Sauvignon-led wines are among the longest-lived in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-latour-2000-750ml","title":"Chateau Latour Premier Grand Cru Pauillac 2000 750ml - France","description":"\u003cp\u003eChateau Latour Premier Grand Cru Pauillac 2000 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2000 saw a warm, dry July and August with a small amount of rain from mid-September onward. Composed of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot, the 2000 Latour has a deep garnet color and is showing a good amount of evolution, sporting mature notes of fried exotic spices, hoisin, unsmoked cigars and fruitcake with hints of incense, potpourri, cast iron pan and charcuterie. Medium-bodied, soft, plush and savory in the mouth, it has a long, mineral-tinged finish. 14,000 cases were made this year, representing 48% of production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpressive deep, dark colour; the wines have a powerful, balanced structure. The dense structures and the qualities of the tannins may be superior to those of the 96 and 90 vintage. The balance of the Grand Vin combines class, rigour, complexity and great finesse in the fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Score: 100\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWine Spectator\u003cbr\u003ePoint Score: 100\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown - The Wine Advocate\u003cbr\u003ePoint Score: 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV: 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhiskeyonline | Whiskyonline NZ\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Latour","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37964636192940,"sku":"3011654","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/6412\/9964\/files\/Chateau_Latour_Premier_Grand_Cru_Pauillac_2000_750ml.png?v=1758586163"},{"product_id":"pauillac-de-latour-pauillac-2017-750ml-france","title":"Pauillac De Latour Pauillac 2017 750ml - France","description":"\u003cp\u003ePauillac De Latour Pauillac 2017 750ml - France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine has been made every year since 1989 and was developed primarily for the restaurant market. This generous, fruity wine is an excellent introduction to the family of wines produced by Château Latour. It can be enjoyed after four to five years of ageing, and will continue to improve for several more years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pauillac is made primarily from young vines, growing on the less prestigious terroirs in the vineyard, and from wines that do not meet the selection criteria for Forts de Latour (specific to each vintage).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 20% new barrels are used in the vinification of the Pauillac, the precise proportion varying depending on the characteristics of the vintage. The blend for Château Latour’s Pauillac typically consists of nearly 45% Merlot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlc: 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhiskeyonline | Whiskyonline NZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Latour","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43922534760684,"sku":"2610021","price":199.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/6412\/9964\/files\/paui_66c58a17-c21d-43c0-81b9-6c8ad400fee8.png?v=1691833750"},{"product_id":"pauillac-chateau-latour-2019-750ml-france","title":"Pauillac Chateau Latour 2019 750ml - France","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePauillac Chateau Latour 2019 750ml - France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-4 review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 points James Suckling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \"This has chocolate, cedar and walnuts as well as some currant aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with some lovely fruit and juiciness. 55.8% cabernet sauvignon, 38.8% merlot and 5.4% petit verdot. Attractive now but another year or two will make it even better. (4\/15\/24)\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 points Jane Anson (\u003ci\u003eInside Bordeaux\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \"(55.8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38.8% Merlot, 5.4% Petit Verdot). Easily the best Pauillac de Latour in recent years, showing supple tannins at five years old, textured and rippling with juice, opening to show gourmet smoked plum and blueberry fruit. Has the graphite edge of the appellation, waves of cocoa bean, liqourice and smoked earth, and the balance of 2019. The structure is already welcoming, even if the fruit young, and if you like your wines on the primary side, you can get stuck in straight away and be very happy about it - this is a buy buy buy, and a good upgrade from my initial En Primeur score. 44hl\/h yield, almost double that of 2018, which no doubt helps with the juicy character. 35% new oak, with a part aged in larger-sized 300l barrels. 25% of production. Alcohol 14%. Drink: 2024-2036. (3\/13\/24)\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 points Antonio Galloni (\u003ci\u003eVinous\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \"The 2019 Pauillac is dark, fleshy and seductive, all of which will make it an absolute joy to taste when it is eventually released in another few years' time. Richness and radiance of the vintage is on full display. This is an especially bold, luscious vintage for the Pauillac. I loved it. Drink: 2024-2039. (Jan 2022)\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-4 review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlc: 14%\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhiskeyonline | Whiskyonline NZ\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Latour","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46327337156844,"sku":"11828","price":199.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/6412\/9964\/files\/Latour.jpg?v=1743503702"},{"product_id":"grand-vin-de-chateau-latour-13-5-2016-750ml-france-bordeaux","title":"Chateau Latour Premier Grand Cru  2016 750ml - France Bordeaux","description":"\u003cp align=\"justify\" class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChateau Latour Premier Grand Cru 2016 750ml - France Bordeaux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"data-sheet\"\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"name\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe highest scoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"value\"\u003eDecanter 100 Points\u003cbr\u003eFalstaff 100 Points\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling 100 Points\u003cbr\u003eJane Anson 100 Points\u003cbr\u003eJeb Dunnuck 100 Points\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\" class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Latour is a name spoken with reverence — a First Growth that\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edefines the essence of Pauillac: strength, structure, and silence stretched\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eacross time. With records dating back to the 14th century, and its iconic tower first mentioned in 1331, Latour is one of Bordeaux’s most enduring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eestates. Since its elevation in the 1855 Classification, it has remained a symbol of permanence — not only of rank, but of identity. Under the stewardship of François Pinault’s Artémis Domaines since 1993, the estate has quietly embraced modernity without ever compromising its uncompromising core.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\" class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLatour’s wine is an architecture of power — not loud,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebut immense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCabernet Sauvignon offers graphite, blackcurrant, and formidable tannins; Merlot contributes shadowy depth and quiet richness. In its youth, the wine is tightly coiled — dark, mineral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecommanding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith time, it becomes profound: iron,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecedar, tobacco, wet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearth,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand crushed stone unfold with haunting resonance. The finish is not simply long; it is eternal — a slow, steady echo of place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat defines Château Latour is its singular philosophy: that wine is not made to impress in the moment, but to endure across decades. Since 2012, the estate has ceased en primeur sales of its grand vin, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003echoosing instead to release only when vintages are ready to be understood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\" class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003cbr\u003eColour: \u003c\/strong\u003eDeep, opaque purple-red with slow, fine legs, indicating high concentration and outstanding aging potential.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e concentrated black fruits and cassis at the core, followed by cedar, tobacco, liquorice, dark chocolate, and a savoury mineral edge\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003e Long lingering finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\" class=\"p\"\u003eAlc：13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\" class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhiskeyonline | Whiskyonline NZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Latour","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46827379261676,"sku":"252016","price":1980.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/6412\/9964\/files\/GrandVindeChateauLatour2016.png?v=1758160454"},{"product_id":"pauillac-de-chateau-latour-13-2020-750ml-france-bordeaux","title":"Pauillac De Chateau Latour   2020 750ml - France Bordeaux","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePauillac De Chateau Latour 2020 750ml - France Bordeaux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePauillac de Château Latour 2020 is the third wine of the legendary First Growth estate, crafted primarily from the younger vines of the property. First introduced in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1989, it offers an approachable yet authentic expression of Latour’s renowned Pauillac terroir. The 2020 vintage is composed of 53% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 4% Petit Verdot, matured partly in new oak barrels. It reveals a deep garnet-purple hue and an aromatic bouquet of blackcurrant, blackberry, and ripe plum, layered with notes of cedar, graphite, clove, and subtle earthy spice. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied with a fine balance of freshness and depth. Silky yet firm tannins provide structure, while lively acidity carries the flavours into a long, mineral-driven finish with hints of dark chocolate and tobacco leaf. More generous and fruit-forward than Latour’s grand vin, it is designed to be enjoyed earlier, but still retains the precision, elegance, and Pauillac character that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"\u003edefines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the estate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003cbr\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep garnet-purple with youthful brightness.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to full-bodied with generous dark fruit at the core. Silky yet firm tannins frame the wine, supported by lively acidity. Hints of tobacco, dark chocolate, and minerality add depth.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003e Long, elegant, and savory, with lingering notes of cassis and graphite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlc: 13%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhiskeyonline | Whiskyonline NZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Latour","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46827382735084,"sku":"211824","price":199.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/6412\/9964\/files\/PauillacDeChateauLatour.png?v=1758160867"}],"url":"https:\/\/whiskeyonline.co.nz\/collections\/chateau-latour.oembed","provider":"WhiskeyOnline","version":"1.0","type":"link"}