Château Latour - Pauillac - Forts de Latour - Red - 2012

Wine:

2012 Red Les Forts de Latour (76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot) opens with aromas of redcurrant, black cherry and kirsch, lifted by hints of mint, tobacco and dried herbs. The palate has a beautiful chew—juicy yet refined—with a noble touch of spice. Both charming and classically styled, it impresses with its precision and a lively finish marked by herbal accents.

Vinification:

hand harvested.

Color:

Dark red, good intensity.

Nose:

Fruity and ripe, marked by flavors of black cherries and redcurrants mixed with aromas of dried herbs and cigars.

Palate:

Delicate and generous, this wine reveals a beautiful freshness, supported by present but well-integrated tannins, all on a juicy, smooth, and spicy base.

Temperature:

Open 1 hour before serving at a temperature between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Roast guinea fowl, suckling lamb, Italian-style beef tenderloin.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2035, 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.