Description

• Alcohol %: 13.5%
• Decant Time: 90 minutes
• Taste: black currant, dark raspberry, cedar, tobacco leaf, mint, sage, bay leaf, peppercorn, violets, gravelly notes
• Food Matching: Ribeye steak with red wine sauce, Steak with Béarnaise sauce, Roast beef rib, Aged hard cheeses like Lincolnshire Poacher
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 64.3%, Merlot : 35.3%, Cabernet Franc : 0.4%,

Tasting note

2016年的拉圖二牌展現了波雅克產區的精髓。這款酒以黑加侖、黑覆盆子等深色水果為主調，伴隨雪松、煙草葉及清新的薄荷香氣，層次豐富。口感濃郁，單寧細膩，餘韻悠長。葡萄藤平均樹齡達40年，種植於多樣化的土壤中，賦予酒款複雜的風味。經過18個月橡木桶熟成，其中50-60%為新桶，展現釀酒師Hélène Genin的精湛技藝。適合搭配紅肉及熟成芝士，未來數十年仍具陳年潛力。

The 2016 Chateau Latour 'Les Forts de Latour' is a masterful expression of Pauillac's terroir. Crafted with meticulous care, this wine showcases a harmonious blend of dark fruits, including black currant and dark raspberry, complemented by notes of cedar, tobacco leaf, and a refreshing hint of mint. The palate is rich and concentrated, with velvety tannins and a lingering finish. The vines, averaging 40 years of age, are rooted in diverse terroirs, contributing to the wine's complexity. Aged for 18 months in oak barrels, with 50-60% new oak, this wine is a testament to the expertise of winemaker Hélène Genin. Perfect for pairing with red meats and aged cheeses, it promises to evolve beautifully over the next few decades.

Winery

拉圖酒莊

Chateau Latour