Latour's second wine exhibits a dark ruby/purple color as well as a nose of black fruits, ketchup, earth, and minerals. Moderately tannic and closed, it is reminiscent of its bigger brother. Give it 4-5 years of cellaring and enjoy it over the next two decades.- Robert Parker Jr. (04/2001)
Complex aromas of blackberry, coffee and spices, with hints of sweet tobacco, following through to a Medium-to full-body, with fine tannins and a lead pencil and berry character. Slightly hollow midpalate, but very enjoyable now.—'88/'98 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2008). Drink now. — JS (2009)
Medium red-ruby. Aromatic nose of currant, chocolate, leather and minerals. Dense and rather closed in on itself, with a mineral firmness contributing to the impression of youthful austerity. Firmly tannic but not hard on the finish, which offers sneaky length. This has evolved very nicely in barrel. Not a fat wine but offers excellent potential. ST
Producer: Les Forts de Latour
Vintage: 1998
Varietal: Red Blend
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region: Medoc
Appellation: Pauillac
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