Description

Released from the Chateau where it has been stored in their cellars since bottling, we are thrilled to offer this piece of Bordeaux wine history, directly from the Chateau, to your glass.

Beautiful dark and intense colour with a crimson hue. Aromatically very pure and enticing with ripe red and black fruits, delicious cocoa and tobacco notes and a hint of citrus zest.
Succulent on the attack with a powerful mouthfeel and great tension mid-palate that leads to a lingering, languorous finish.

2016 assemblage: 71% cabernet sauvignon, 29% merlot.

"The fresh currant and violet aromas are so complex and beautiful on the nose. Full body, ultra-refined tannins and lovely tannin tension. Shows focus and such finesse. Beautiful finish. Try after 2024"
96 Points James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com (February 2019)

“Very deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Les Forts de Latour opens with cinnamon stick, cloves and star anise scents with hints of crème de cassis, kirsch, wild blueberries and hints of black tea and violets. Medium to full-bodied, it has very firm, grainy tannins and is wonderfully intense with layers of bright fruit and loads of red berry sparks, finishing long and minerally. This is a superb showing for Les Forts and I would not be at all surprised if it far exceeds my conservative drinking window estimation! "
95/100 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Advocate (May 2020)

Chateau Latour Les Forts de Latour 2016

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Taste Profile

Dry

Sweet

Light

Complex

Fresh

Oaked

Aromas + Flavours

Blackcurrant

Tobacco

Cinnamon

Violet

Pairing Suggestions

Roast Venison

Beef Wellington

Root Vegetables

Sweet Potatoes

More Information

Attributes

Type: Red WineFine Wine
Style: Savoury and Classic Red
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 2016
ABV: 13.5%
Size: 75cl
Farming: Conventional
Winemaking: Traditional
Vegan: Not certified

Chateau Latour

Château Latour, located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux’s Left Bank, is one of the region’s most prestigious First Growth estates. Renowned for producing powerful, age-worthy wines, Latour’s vineyards sit on deep gravel soils ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon, the dominant variety in its blends.

The estate practices meticulous vineyard management, including organic and biodynamic methods, and hand-harvesting to ensure optimal fruit quality. In the winery, fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled vats, followed by extended ageing in new French oak barrels.

The flagship Grand Vin is celebrated for its structure, depth, and longevity, while second and third wines—Les Forts de Latour and Pauillac de Latour—offer earlier-drinking expressions. Château Latour combines tradition, precision, and innovation to create benchmark Bordeaux wines.

Bordeaux

Bordeaux, one of the most prestigious wine regions in the world, is located in southwestern France and is celebrated for its exceptional wines. It benefits from a temperate maritime climate, influenced by the nearby Atlantic Ocean, providing ideal conditions for viticulture. It is particularly renowned for its red wines, primarily blends of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, offering rich, complex flavours and excellent ageing potential. Notable sub-regions include Médoc, Saint-Émilion, and Pomerol. Bordeaux also produces exquisite white wines, both dry, from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, and sweet, from the Sauternes and Barsac areas. The region's unique terroir, combined with centuries-old winemaking traditions, results in wines of unparalleled quality and distinction. Bordeaux remains a must-visit destination for wine enthusiasts seeking world-class wines and a rich viticultural heritage.