2014 Chateau Latour a Pomerol

品飲描述：這瓶拉圖波美侯呈現熟成黑李與深色莓果的香氣，緊接著是可可、輕微煙草與木質香，口感圓潤、順滑，單寧細緻但有支撐力，餘韻帶有礦物感與香料尾韻。
酒莊背景：酒莊以矗立的塔樓命名，1917 年由 Madame Loubat 收購，1962 年起由 J‑P Moueix 家族經營，2024 年正式由家族擁有，傳統與現代管理並重。
釀造工藝：在恆溫混凝土與不鏽鋼發酵槽中控溫發酵，採溫和萃取以保留果香，之後以法國橡木桶熟成約 12–14 個月（新桶約五成），賦予香料與結構而不蓋過果味。
葡萄園地景：園地土壤多樣，靠近教堂的一小塊地以碎石與黏土著稱，環繞城堡的地則為壤土，這種拼貼式土壤帶來層次與和諧。建議醒酒約一小時，讓香氣與口感逐步展開。

Tasting Note: A classic Pomerol from Latour à Pomerol showing ripe black cherry and plum at the forefront, layered with dark berry compote, cocoa and subtle tobacco. Cedar and graphite edges add complexity while a mineral thread and gentle spice carry through to a long, polished finish. The palate is plush and velvety with refined tannins and well-framed acidity.
Producer Notes: Latour à Pomerol—named for the tower that punctuates its estate—was bought by Madame Loubat in 1917 and farmed by Établissements Jean‑Pierre Moueix since 1962; the Moueix family officially took ownership in 2024. The estate balances tradition with careful modern stewardship.
Winemaking Notes: Fermented in temperature‑controlled concrete and stainless steel vats with gentle, controlled maceration and extraction to preserve purity of fruit. Aged 12–14 months in French oak (approximately 50% new), which contributes spice and structure without overpowering the fruit.
Vineyard Notes: A mosaic of soils—gravel and clay in a prized parcel near the church of Pomerol, with loam around the château—gives texture and aromatic complexity, delivering both concentration and harmony. Best enjoyed after about an hour of decanting to reveal its layered mid‑palate.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14%
• Decant Time: 60 minutes
• Taste: black cherry, ripe plum, dark berries, cocoa, cedar, graphite, tobacco, spice, earthy, truffle, silky tannins, velvety, long mineral finish
• Food Matching: Fillet steak with Café de Paris butter, Lamb (kreatopita, roast or grilled), Steak and kidney pie, Grilled flank steak with roasted onions and marrow, Beef and venison, Mature cheeses (Comté, aged cheddar)
• Grape Variety: Merlot , Cabernet Franc ,

Winery

拉圖波美侯酒莊以其塔樓與優雅風格聞名，多年來與 J‑P Moueix 密切合作；酒莊強調選地與細緻釀造，走傳統與精緻並重的路線，成就值得陳放的經典酒款。

Chateau Latour à Pomerol is a historic Pomerol estate famed for its tower and classic style. Long associated with Établissements Jean‑Pierre Moueix, the property combines careful vineyard selection with restrained, quality-focused winemaking to produce elegant, age-worthy wines.