Château Latour 的歷史可追溯至十四世紀，至十八世紀已在英國市場享有盛名，美國總統 Thomas Jefferson 在 1787 年旅法時亦曾記錄並讚賞。當時 Latour 的價格遠高於一般波爾多酒，象徵其頂級地位。十九世紀，酒莊的名聲進一步鞏固，並在 1855 年分級中被列為一級莊（Premier Cru Classé），確立了在 Médoc 的崇高地位。現今的城堡建於 1862 至 1864 年，成為酒莊的標誌。
Les Forts de Latour 是酒莊的副牌，於 1966 年面世，與正牌同樣嚴謹釀造，採用部分不同地塊並加入較高比例的 Merlot (25% - 30%)，陳年時約 50-60% 新桶，水準已達 Médoc Grand Cru Classé 的層次。
產區保護條例：
波爾多 AOC Pauillac
產地：
法國波爾多
種類：
紅葡萄酒
葡萄品種：
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
酒精度：
13%
容量：
750毫升
品酒筆記：
(Robert Parker's rating: 91 points)
2011 年份的 Les Forts de Latour 帶有非常精緻的香氣，初時低調，但在杯中逐漸展現，並散發出迷人的河口氣息，與黑果互相呼應。隨後更顯現 Pauillac 特有的薄荷香氣，與黑橄欖的風味。酒體中等，單寧成熟多汁，口感飽滿，果味傾向紅果多於黑果。入口輕盈柔順，酒體豐腴，餘韻順滑易飲。可窖藏15-20年。
(James Suckling's rating: 92-93 points)
這款酒確實出色。尤其喜歡其礦物、紫羅蘭與漿果的香氣。酒體飽滿，單寧極其細緻，餘韻悠長。雖略顯清瘦，但單寧無縫融合，整體和諧。
Château Latour traces its origins back to the 14th century and by the 18th century was already highly regarded in the British market. In 1787, Thomas Jefferson noted and praised its quality during his visit to France, when Latour’s price was many times higher than ordinary Bordeaux wines. Its reputation was further consolidated in the 19th century, when the estate was ranked as a First Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, affirming its prestige in the Médoc. The present château was built between 1862 and 1864, becoming an enduring symbol of the estate.
Les Forts de Latour is the second label, was first labelled with this name in 1966. It is crafted with meticulous care, a higher proportion of Merlot (25-30%), and aged in 50-60% new oak, achieving a quality level comparable to Médoc Grand Cru Classé.
Appellation:
AOC Pauillac, Bordeaux
Country of Origin:
Bordeaux, France
Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)
Grape Varieties:
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot
Alcohol Content:
13%
Volume:
750mL
Tasting Notes:
(Robert Parker's rating: 91 points)
The 2011 Les Forts de Latour has a very refined bouquet, understated at first but gaining intensity in the glass with an attractive estuarine tincture developing and complementing the black fruit. Later on, there is a trademark touch of Pauillac mintiness coupled with black olives. The palate is medium-bodied with juicy ripe tannin and very good weight in the mouth, the fruit profile leaning more towards the red side of the spectrum than black. This feels lithe and supple in the mouth, fleshy and generous with a smooth finish that slips down the throat. Enjoy this now and over the next 15-20 years.
(James Suckling's rating: 92-93 points)
This is really excellent. Love the nose of minerals, violets and berries. Full body, with super fine tannins and a long, long finish. Slightly lean but seamless tannins.
