2016 Chateau Latour a Pomerol (1500 ml)

品飲筆記：酒色濃郁，深寶石紅帶紫邊。香氣以成熟黑櫻桃、李子果醬和櫻桃白蘭地的果香為主，伴隨野花、可可粉與淡淡橘皮清氣。口感飽滿而圓潤，果實濃縮但不沉重，單寧細緻如粉、口感絲滑，礦土與輕微香料尾韻收尾悠長。
酒莊與產區：莊園以屋頂塔樓命名，歷經 Loubat 家族與 Moueix 家族多代經營；自1962年由 Établissements Jean‑Pierre Moueix 管理，2024年由家族正式收購。莊園重視傳統與細緻，追求波美侯典雅與層次感。
釀造與陳年：在溫控混凝土與不鏽鋼槽中發酵，採取溫和而受控的浸皮與萃取，保留純淨果味。於法國橡木桶中熟成12–14個月（約50%新桶），讓橡木與果香達到平衡。
葡萄園與口感：園內土壤多樣：靠近教堂的一塊地以礫石與黏土為主，而莊園周圍則是肥沃的壤土，這種拼貼式土壤帶來結構與柔和的口感層次。酒體豐滿、單寧細緻，入口即感受到絲滑與深度，特別配紅肉或燒烤類料理風味絕佳。

Tasting Note: Deep, opaque ruby with purple rim. Aromas of ripe black cherry, plum compote, kirsch and a perfume of wild flowers lead to layers of dark chocolate, cocoa dust and subtle tangerine zest. On the palate the wine is plush and concentrated — juicy dark fruits framed by silky, powdery tannins and a polished line of acidity that lifts the finish. Hints of fig, light pruney sweetness and soft spice linger.
Producer Notes: Named for the tower that crowns the estate, Latour à Pomerol has been associated with the Loubat and Moueix families for generations. Farmed by Établissements Jean‑Pierre Moueix since 1962 and acquired by the family in 2024, the domaine focuses on classic Pomerol harmony and depth.
Winemaking Notes: Fermented in thermo‑regulated concrete and stainless steel vats with gentle, controlled maceration and extraction to preserve purity and elegance. Aged 12–14 months in French oak (circa 50% new), allowing oak spice and vanillin to integrate without overpowering the fruit.
Vineyard Notes: The estate benefits from a mosaic of soils — gravel and clay parcels near the church of Pomerol and loam around the château — giving both structure and textural complexity. Low yields and attentive viticulture yield concentrated, finely textured fruit.
Serving Suggestion: Decant an hour to an hour and a half before serving. Cellar potential is long; approachable now but will continue to develop through the 2030s and beyond.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14%
• Decant Time: 60-90 minutes
• Taste: black cherry, dark plum, blackberry, dark chocolate, kirsch, wet earth, spice, floral notes, butterscotch, fig, powdery tannin, silky texture, juicy, integrated oak, long finish
• Food Matching: Beef, Venison, Lamb, Fillet steak with butter, Steak and kidney pie, Grilled flank steak
• Grape Variety: Merlot : 96%, Cabernet Franc : 4%,

Winery

拉圖波美侯是一座有故事的波美侯莊園，以莊園上的塔樓聞名。1917年由 Loubat 夫人擁有，自1962年起由 Jean‑Pierre Moueix 家族代為經營，2024年家族正式取得所有權。莊園重視田間管理與傳統風格，強調土壤多樣性與果實純淨度。

Chateau Latour à Pomerol is a historic Pomerol estate, named for its distinctive tower. Acquired by Madame Loubat in 1917 and farmed by Établissements Jean‑Pierre Moueix since 1962, the property was officially taken into the Moueix family ownership in 2024. The domaine combines meticulous viticulture with a respect for classical Pomerol style.