
Pauillac Chateau Latour 2019 750ml - France
Pauillac Chateau Latour 2019 750ml - France
94 points James Suckling: "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)"
93 points Jane Anson (Inside Bordeaux): "(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)"
93 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "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)"
Alc: 14%
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