Chateau Latour • Pauillac, France
Château Latour is the iconic Grand Vin of the First Growth estate in Pauillac, crafted almost entirely from old Cabernet…Château Latour is the iconic Grand Vin of the First Growth estate in Pauillac, crafted almost entirely from old Cabernet Sauvignon‑dominant vines in the famed l’Enclos parcel overlooking the Gironde. Renowned for its immense structure, long…Learn More »
$1449
/750ml
1996 Retail Average
99
/100
1996 Pro Rating
Structure first, then slow-moving generosity: Chateau Latour 1996 layers cool cassis, blackberry and bilberry fruit over graphite, cedar and a faint eucalyptus lift, with a savoury hint of aged meat and spice adding depth. The palate is dense yet superbly balanced, its fine, still-firm tannins and vibrant freshness carrying a long, resonant, profoundly classical Pauillac finish that shows why this vintage is so revered.
Roast rack of lamb with rosemary and garlic; Dry-aged ribeye with bone marrow; Cassoulet of duck confit and Toulouse sausage
Château Latour is the iconic Grand Vin of the First Growth estate in Pauillac, crafted almost entirely from old Cabernet Sauvignon‑dominant vines in the famed l’Enclos parcel overlooking the Gironde. Renowned for its immense structure, longevity, and precision, it typically blends Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, expressing the powerful yet refined character of Médoc’s deep gravel terroir.