Château Latour - Pauillac - Grand Vin de Château Latour - Rouge - 2012

Wine:

With its invaluable aging potential, the 2012 Château Latour is one of the great Bordeaux wines. With a majority of Cabernet Sauvignon sober and elegant, this is one of the most mythical estates in Pauillac! 2012 is immediately drinkable and can be aged for another five to ten years, depending on consumer preferences.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Vinification in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats for around 3 weeks. Aged in French oak barrels.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Quail with figs, Quercy lamb rubbed with rosemary, grilled prime rib.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2033 and beyond for enthusiasts

Château Latour is one of the most famous and prestigious estates in Bordeaux. With unrivalled consistency, under the masterly guidance of Frédéric Engerer, this 1er Grand Cru Classé du Médoc is at the top of its game every year, constantly pushing back the limits of refinement and excellence. The estate's transition to organic farming further enhances the expression of the terroir, and the wines produced here have no equal.