Lot 215
CHÂTEAU LATOUR 1983 (1)
CHÂTEAU LATOUR 1998 (1)
CHÂTEAU LATOUR 2004 (1) WS 95 WA 95
Lot 215 Details
CHÂTEAU LATOUR 1983 (1)
Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
u. ts. marked label.
CHÂTEAU LATOUR 1998 (1)
Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
marked label.
CHÂTEAU LATOUR 2004 (1)
Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
u. bn. marked label.
The 2004 Latour is perhaps evolving slower than I expected, although it remains one of the finest Left Bank wines of the vintage. It has that quintessential graphite-scented bouquet intermixed with blackberry and cedar, although the liquorice note that I observed previously has receded. Again, there is wonderful definition. The palate is full-bodied but surprisingly more sultry than I expected, especially here where I was able to directly compare it with the other 2004 First Growths. It delivers the "authority" you expect from Latour, although I might be inclined just to give it another 2-3 years in bottle. Tasted September 2016. Drink: 2020-2045 WS 95 WA 95