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 »
$1699
/750ml
2003 Retail Average
100
/100
2003 Pro Rating
Chateau Latour 2003 marries the power of the heatwave vintage with the estate’s classic restraint, delivering dense layers of crème de cassis, blackberry and dark plum wrapped in a velvety, mouth‑coating texture. Subtle notes of sweet spice, cocoa, leather and warm earth emerge with air, while the tannins are polished and abundant, giving a long, authoritative finish that is both hedonistic and impeccably composed. This is a particularly forward and seductive Latour, already thrilling yet still built for decades of evolution.
Dry-aged ribeye with bone marrow; Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic; Braised beef short ribs
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.