Tom Casagrande

9.3

Truncated dinner party notes. Still youthful but soft and resolving enough to really enjoy with mesquite grilled lamb chops. — 23 days ago

Martijn

9.4

Long life ahead. Fruit and toasted wood battling. — 8 days ago

Ericsson

9.8

Great vintage. Great first growth producer. Maybe one of the best I’ve ever had. — a month ago

Graham Brooks

9.2

Bought from coop in Holmfirth with steak and chips in a lovely cottage. I broke my tooth earlier in the afternoon, so it did a great job of cheering me up. Great balance all round, dark colour, enticing aroma and dark fruits in the mouth with a bit of length. Great balance would love a case of it. — 16 days ago

Vanessa

9.5

Château Latour is an iconic estate in the Pauillac commune on the left bank of Bordeaux, achieving coveted ‘First Growth’ status in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification.

The estate has roots dating back to the 14th century and derives its name ‘La Tour’ from a fortress tower built during the Hundred Years’ War, which no longer exists but is prominently featured on the label in recognition of its history.

We weren’t sure what to expect, as many have predicted these 1983s are likely past their prime, but this wine was a masterpiece. 🤩

It was medium garnet in color with expressive notes of cedar box, cigar, clove, peat, leather, forest floor, fig, prune, dried black cherry, plum, cassis, blackberry compote, cardamom, cinnamon, star anise, dried violet, potpourri, kalamata olive, pencil shavings, graphite, & bacon fat.

It had the most velvety, fine-grained tannins that washed across the palate with ease, with a gentle but notable acidity that maintained lift and balance. It was concentrated, complex, and had a long, elegant finish. — 21 days ago

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Alan Hyde

9.3

Smelled absolutely wonderful… like a top Cabernet from Oakville. — 2 days ago

Bob McDonald

9.6

The 3rd wine at the First Growth Bordeaux lunch at the Downs Club last Saturday. My contribution to the lunch. 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot. Opulent and Powerful. The experts say this is a 50 year wine and tasting it now at 39 years currently it will definitely not have an issue reaching 50 years. Mint, spice and black fruits. The masses of dry tannins 20 years ago are starting to resolve. Jancis wondered in 2004 if they would ever soften. I have one left which I hope to drink on its 50th birthday in 2036 if I am still around. This was the oldest wine in the lineup and also the most robust. — 24 days ago

Ericsson

9.3

Third growth? Or third treasure! If you can hold out. — 23 days ago

Robert Swart

9.1

Cedar, sour cherries, and pencil shavings on the nose. Dried fruit on the palate. Still drinking well! — 3 days ago

Inseon Hwang

9.3

It’s great but I don’t get why it’s the wine of the year. — 23 days ago