Les Forts de Latour
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2026 - 2048
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Roasted rack of lamb, prime rib with rosemary, roasted duck
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The 2018 vintage of Les Forts de Latour is a magnificent testament to a year of dramatic climatic contrasts in Pauillac. A damp, challenging spring that demanded rigorous biodynamic vigilance in the vineyards gave way to a spectacular, sun-drenched summer and an exceptionally dry autumn. This ideal late-season weather allowed the grapes to achieve perfect phenolic ripeness with small, highly concentrated berries. Sourced primarily from historic plots outside the main l'Enclos—such as Petit Batailley and Sainte-Anne—alongside select parcels of younger vines from the estate's core, this wine possesses the depth and gravitas of a classified growth. It was aged with meticulous precision in French oak barrels, of which approximately 60% were new, resulting in a beautifully structured, seamless expression of Pauillac's gravel-rich terroir.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Situated in the heart of the Pauillac appellation in Bordeaux, France, Château Latour is a legendary First Growth estate whose viticultural heritage dates back to the 14th century, later flourishing under the influential Ségur family in the late 17th century. Currently owned by François Pinault's Groupe Artémis, the estate is celebrated for its uncompromising dedication to terroir, transitioning its historic 47-hectare core vineyard, "l'Enclos," to fully certified organic and biodynamic farming practices. The winery is globally renowned for producing powerful, deeply structured, and exceptionally long-lived Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant red wines. Its prestigious portfolio is anchored by the iconic Grand Vin, Château Latour, and its highly acclaimed second wine, Les Forts de Latour, both of which epitomize the precision, elegance, and gravel-rich terroir of Pauillac.