Château Latour -Premier Grand Cru Classé - Pauillac - Red - 2012

Wine:

2012 Red Château Latour (90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and a dash of Petit Verdot) charms with a refined bouquet of black cherry, ripe cassis, gentle spice, blond tobacco and sandalwood. On the palate, the texture is both fine and firm, carried by vibrant freshness, with a long finish that lingers on spice and mineral notes. More elegant than powerful, this vintage is a pure reflection of Latour’s terroir and craftsmanship.

Vinification:

hand harvested.

Color:

Beautifully intense red.

Nose:

Aromas of dark fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), hints of morello cherry combined with notes of cigar, spices, and eucalyptus.

Palate:

A remarkably fresh wine with lovely black and red fruit flavors, underscored by smooth tannins.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Oven-roasted lamb chops, beef sirloin with porcini mushrooms, game meat in sauce.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2045 and beyond for enthusiasts

A true symbol of Pauillac, Château Latour stands tall among Bordeaux’s greatest estates. Owned by the Pinault family and guided by Frédéric Engerer, Latour has delivered unwavering consistency for decades, farming its vineyards organically with uncompromising precision. Even in the trickiest years, it’s hard to catch Latour off guard: its signature style is all about restrained power, noble depth, and the refined elegance that defines the Médoc at its very best.

With a state-of-the-art cellar rebuilt from the ground up and an uncompromising approach to selection, Latour has reached new heights. The Grand Vin captures the purest expression of Pauillac, while the estate’s second wine, Les Forts de Latour, has earned its own reputation—often outclassing many classified growths with its refinement and depth.

Since 2012, Latour has taken a bold path: stepping away from the traditional en primeur system and releasing its wines only when they are ready to drink. For the wine lover, that means a guarantee of bottles delivered at peak maturity, showing all their brilliance—just as with the first vintage to follow this philosophy.