France

Pauillac

Often the measure of a great terroir and producer are the so-called off vintages, which frequently surprise and delight to punch far above their weight. The 81 Latour is a classic case in point. From an unheralded year, this particular bottle had clearly been kept in fabulous condition. The youthful colour is not dissimilar to the 96 and the nose still provides plenty of primary Cabernet-based fruit (classic cassis, lead pencil and cedar) with some tertiary notes in the background. Then a lovely attack on the palate; dry with very correct blackcurrant fruit, balsam, a hint of savoury iron rust and a vein of autumnal forest floor. Gentle, melting tannins, medium weight and a clean acidic cut enable the wine to glide effortlessly across the tastebuds. The finish is harmonious, long and cries out for another bottle. In short, a textbook claret which is now at its drinking best, even more so with a cut of roast lamb.

Château Latour, Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France, 1981

Latour 1981

Often the measure of a great terroir and producer are the so-called off vintages, which frequently surprise and delight to punch

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Château Latour

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Château Latour, Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé, Bordeaux, 1981

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Château Latour, Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé, Bordeaux, 1981

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