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Vintage
Country
FranceFrance
Region
Bordeaux
Type
Red
Producer
Château Latour
Winemaker
Eric Boissenot
Grapes
97Cabernet sauvignon1%2Merlot6%0Petit verdot3%
Alcohol
13% vol.
Bottle
750 ml

Wine profile

Red

Body
Tannin
Acidity
Alcohol13% vol
Sweetness

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Wine profile · Red

Body

Level 5 of 5 — Full and dense – like double cream

Above typical (3.8) · Typical: average of 711 reds at Vinogrande

What it is

Body is the weight and texture of the wine in your mouth. It comes mainly from alcohol, extract (everything dissolved apart from water), glycerol and, in sweet wines, sugar.

Where you feel it

Across the whole tongue: how much the wine fills your mouth. Think skimmed milk, whole milk and cream.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: the typical profile of the grapes (Wine Folly / WSET), as we have no specific data. Estimate

There is no single number for body. Labs measure dry extract (many wines are between 18 and 30 g/L) and alcohol, which WSET says has the biggest effect on body. Our scale rates the weight in the mouth.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Light: fluid and delicate
  2. 2Medium−: light-ish
  3. 3Medium: rounded
  4. 4Medium+: broad
  5. 5Full: dense and rich This wine

In practice, for this wine

For intense dishes: oven roasts, game, stews, strong cheese. A large glass helps it open.

Wine profile · Red

Tannin

Level 2 of 5 — Soft – a velvety texture

Below typical (3.2) · Typical: average of 708 reds at Vinogrande

What it is

Tannins come from grape skins, seeds and oak. They give red wines structure and ageing potential, and soften with time.

Where you feel it

On your gums, inside your cheeks and on your teeth: that rough, drying feel, like after strong black tea.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: Vinogrande's tasting notes and wine description.

Labs measure total polyphenols (the TPI index), but that figure is rarely published. Our scale rates the amount and texture of the tannins in the mouth.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Low: silky
  2. 2Medium−: soft This wine
  3. 3Medium: present
  4. 4Medium+: firm
  5. 5High: robust

In practice, for this wine

Goes with poultry, pork and pasta without feeling heavy.

Wine profile · Red

Acidity

Level 5 of 5 — Crisp and racy – like freshly squeezed lemon

Above typical (3.6) · Typical: average of 702 reds at Vinogrande

What it is

Acidity is the wine's freshness: it gives energy, makes your mouth water and helps the wine age. Too little and it tastes flat; too much and it feels sharp.

Where you feel it

On the sides of your tongue, and in how much your mouth waters after you swallow. The more you salivate, the higher the acidity.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: Vinogrande's tasting notes and wine description.

Labs measure total acidity (grams of tartaric acid per litre; most wines sit between 4.5 and 8 g/L) and pH (usually 3.0 to 3.8; the lower, the more acidic). Our scale turns that into how it feels in the mouth.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Low: soft, little freshness
  2. 2Medium−: gentle
  3. 3Medium: fresh and balanced
  4. 4Medium+: lively, mouth-watering
  5. 5High: crisp, racy This wine

In practice, for this wine

Ideal with oysters, shellfish, sushi and fried food; it stands up to sharp, salty dishes. Serve cold, great as an aperitif.

Wine profile · Red

Alcohol 13% vol

Level 3 of 5 — Balanced – soft warmth on the finish

Below typical (4.2) · Typical: average of 716 reds at Vinogrande

What it is

Alcohol is made when yeast ferments the grape's sugar. It brings warmth, adds to the body and carries the aromas.

Where you feel it

As warmth in your throat and chest when you swallow, and a slight burn on the nose when it is high.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: the alcohol stated on the label — On the label: 13% vol.

It is the one axis that is always measured: it comes from the % vol on the label. Still and sparkling wines: under 11% = 1, up to 12.4% = 2, up to 13.4% = 3, up to 14.4% = 4, 14.5% or more = 5. Fortified wines (Port, Madeira…) have their own scale: under 16.5% = 2, up to 18.4% = 3, up to 19.9% = 4, 20% or more = 5.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Low: under 11% vol
  2. 2Medium−: 11–12.4% vol
  3. 3Medium: 12.5–13.4% vol This wine
  4. 4Medium+: 13.5–14.4% vol
  5. 5High: 14.5% vol or more

In practice, for this wine

Classic balance, at ease with most dishes.

Wine profile · Red

Sweetness

Level 1 of 5 — Dry – no sugar you can taste, just fruit

In line with typical (1.0) · Typical: average of 720 reds at Vinogrande

What it is

Sweetness comes from the grape's natural sugar that did not turn into alcohol (residual sugar). A dry wine has almost none; a Port or a late-harvest wine has a lot.

Where you feel it

On the tip of your tongue, right from the first sip, and as a richer, oilier feel in the mouth. Acidity can mask it.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: the sweetness category recorded on the product sheet (dry, off-dry…).

It is measured in grams of residual sugar per litre. General EU bands: dry up to about 4 g/L, off-dry up to 12, medium-sweet up to 45, sweet above that. On our scale: under 4 g/L = 1, up to 12 = 2, up to 45 = 3, up to 100 = 4, more = 5.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Dry: no noticeable sugar This wine
  2. 2Off-dry: a touch of sweetness
  3. 3Medium-sweet: clearly sweet
  4. 4Sweet: rich and fruity
  5. 5Very sweet: luscious

In practice, for this wine

Goes with the whole meal, from savoury to mildly spicy. Avoid sweet desserts: they make it taste bitter.

Critics & awards

  • Jancis Robinson: 19/20

Serve & enjoy

Temperature 16–18 °CIf the room is above 20 °C, 15 min in the fridge
GlassBordeaux glass
Open ahead 15 min · No decanting

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Description

Château Latour is a prestigious red from the Pauillac appellation in Bordeaux, classified Premier Grand Cru Classé. It stands out for its purity and concentration, with one of the highest percentages of Cabernet Sauvignon in the estate's history (97.1%).

The Wine AdvocateRP 96Reviewed by: William Kelley

A rich, expressive year for the estate, the 2015 Latour opens in the glass with aromas of dark berries, cassis, damp earth, espresso roast, pencil shavings and a subtle hint of potpourri. Medium to full-bodied, supple and elegant, with a velvety attack that builds into a sweet, layered mid-palate; it's enveloping and complete, ending with a sapid finish. The tenser, more classic 2014 should prove longer-lived, while the generous 2015 is a Latour it would be no sin to drink young.

Published: 6 April 2023

The Wine AdvocateRP 97+Reviewed by: William Kelley

The 2014 Latour is one of the finest wines of a vintage that favoured the northern Médoc. Mixing aromas of wild berries and cassis with notes of cigar wrapper, loamy soil, black truffles and elegant new oak, it's full-bodied, rich and highly concentrated. Its broad attack builds into a deep, firmly structured mid-palate framed by powdery, chalky tannins and vibrant acidity, ending with a long, mouth-watering finish.

This young wine of classic balance and still-youthful structure seems destined for extraordinary longevity. It recalls a modern version of a cooler vintage like 1996, though ripening today is more complete and selection even stricter than two decades ago.

Published: 15 March 2022

Château Latour is in the heart of the Médoc, in the Bordeaux region, with 92 hectares of vineyards, mostly Cabernet Sauvignon.

Latour is steeped in history, going back to 1378, when the land became the property of Gaucelme de Castillon, who built a garrison fort 300 metres from the estuary to guard against attacks during the Hundred Years' War. The tower, named La Tour, gave its name to the estate around the fortress, which stayed in English hands until the Battle of Castillon in 1453, when it was completely destroyed by the King of France's forces. Sadly, the original tower no longer exists, but in 1620 Simon Ledwidge built another, round tower, which became the estate's symbol.

Jeb Dunnuck: Finally, the Grand Vin is a heavenly wine offering a classic Latour bouquet of pure crème de cassis, graphite, pencil shavings, tobacco and a minerality like liquid stone. It shows a touch of the vintage's riper, more seductive style, but stays firm and compact on the palate, with full-bodied richness, fine but building tannins, impeccable balance and a magnificent finish. Not far from the 2009 in style, it will be approachable after just 4–6 years in bottle and will last 40 years.

James Suckling: Aromas of iron, oyster shell, rust and stones, with blueberries and blackberries. Full-bodied, but extremely polished and refined. It flows across the palate with fruity, salty flavours. Tight, focused and always elegant. Lovely length. 97% Cabernet Sauvignon gives this brilliance. Drink in 2022.

What to serve with this wine

Dishes calculated from this wine’s profile, grapes and region.