- Presentation of the winery
The Château Latour is one of the most famous castles in the world of wine. The castle is named in honor of the tower is erected near the castle since 1331. In 1855, he was ranked Premier Grand Cru. The vineyard is 65 hectares, including 47 of the Pens, which are used to develop the great wine. The soil is composed of gravel ridges. The vineyard is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. In 1993, François Pinault bought the castle to give it a new breath.
- Wine
Château Latour is one of the most popular and famous wines in the world today. This 1982 vintage has a garnet color dress. The nose of this wine is still secret but complex fruity aromas. In the palate, the tannins are dense and compact with a nice balance and a touch of oak. The 1982 vintage is a masterpiece, this wine can therefore still keep many years.
Data sheet
- Vintage
- 1982
- Detail
- US label
- Parker Rating
- 100/100
- Format
- 75 cl
- Color
- Red Wine
- Grape Variety
- Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet franc
- Appellation
- Pauillac
- Region
- Bordeaux, Médoc
- Producer
- Château Latour
- Best vintages
- 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1990, 1988, 1986, 1982, 1978, 1975, 1971, 1966, 1964, 1962, 1961, 1959, 1955, 1949, 1948, 1947, 1945, 1934, 1926, 1924, 1921, 1909, 1899, 1863
- Maturity
- 50-60 years
- Serving T°
- 17°-18°C