Château Latour - Grand Vin Pauillac (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2011 (750ml) South West France

Château Latour - Grand Vin Pauillac (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2011 (750ml) South West FranceA delicious wine that stands out from many in the vintage. A ton of personality, with a sappy, raspberry, autumnal berry fruit as it opens and travels through the palate, with rose petals on the edge that give a beautiful uplift along with the classic trace of mint. Its tannins are a little more angular than you find in the 2010 and 2009, but it is starting to lengthen and open, although this was a vintage that was not immediately impressive in the

plushness and cool freshness

96 points Jane Anson

The wine is smooth on entry

medium tannins paired with juicy acidity

while also bright and fresh

with the balance in once-used barrels

000 liters of stainless steel to temp

The Grenache Blanc grapes fermented and aged in neutral barriques with partial malolactic fermentation

CLIMATE: Mediterranean with low rainfall and warm

The bouquet is fruity and vigorous

The cuvée is based on 2015 and is 50% pinot noir

adding light baking spice and length to it all