{"title":"Château Latour Wine","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"10cjp71\" data-start=\"34\" data-end=\"127\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChâteau Latour: Bordeaux Power Built for Generations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"392\"\u003eChâteau Latour stands among the most iconic and collectible wines in the world. Known for extraordinary consistency, towering structure, and remarkable longevity, Latour has become the benchmark for age-worthy Bordeaux and one of the defining estates of Pauillac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"392\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLooking to expand beyond Latour?  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.weekendwine.com\/collections\/bordeaux\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrowse our full Bordeaux collection here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1rgxhxy\" data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"835\"\u003eWhy Château Latour Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eFew estates in Bordeaux command the same level of respect as Château Latour. While many First Growths excel in great vintages, Latour built its reputation on consistency across both legendary and challenging years alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eCollectors pursue Latour for its combination of power, precision, and longevity. The wines are famously structured in youth yet capable of evolving for decades, often outlasting nearly every other wine in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eBut while Château Latour is often associated with immense structure and concentration, the estate’s greatest vintages combine that power with extraordinary precision and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2443\" data-start=\"2415\" data-section-id=\"1dr9a8\"\u003eReleased Only When Ready\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"2997\"\u003eIn 2012, Château Latour made a major shift by leaving the traditional futures market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3227\"\u003eInstead of selling wine early, the estate now releases vintages when they are closer to being ready to drink. This approach gives collectors more confidence in quality and timing while also limiting supply in the broader market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1e9aulx\" data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003eEstate History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003eThe history of Château Latour stretches back centuries, with the estate’s name derived from a defensive tower overlooking the Gironde estuary. That tower remains the symbol displayed on every bottle today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003eLong before the 1855 Classification formally recognized Latour as a First Growth, the estate had already established itself as one of Bordeaux’s most important properties. Over generations, Latour became known for producing wines of remarkable concentration, structure, and consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003eToday, the estate continues to operate with an uncompromising focus on vineyard precision, rigorous selection, and long-term quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"c9jlvg\" data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003eTerroir \u0026amp; Vineyard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2288\"\u003eAt the heart of Château Latour lies L’Enclos, one of the most important vineyard sites in Bordeaux. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon thrives on Latour’s deep gravel soils, contributing the structure, graphite minerality, and longevity that define the estate’s style. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSevere selection and meticulous parcel management contribute to the consistency and precision of Château Latour across vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2344\"\u003eSeveral factors define the estate’s distinctive style:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2567\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2xfrsm\" data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2391\"\u003edeep gravel soils with exceptional drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n8ipm6\" data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2463\"\u003eclose proximity to the Gironde River, moderating temperature extremes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q6npoz\" data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2503\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon-dominant plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q6npoz\" data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2503\"\u003emeticulous vineyard management, severe selection, and precise parcel-by-parcel farming contribute to the remarkable consistency, structure, and longevity of \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eChâteau Latour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e across vintages\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2736\"\u003eThese conditions produce wines with extraordinary concentration, structure, and aging potential while maintaining the balance and precision that define great Pauillac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14pq58n\" data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2761\"\u003eSignature Wines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"2ujdf9\" data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2794\"\u003eGrand Vin de Château Latour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"3022\"\u003eThe flagship wine and one of Bordeaux’s greatest Cabernet Sauvignon-based blends. Dense, structured, and intensely layered, the Grand Vin is built for decades of evolution and remains one of the world’s most collectible wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"3022\"\u003eTop vintages of Château Latour are widely considered among the longest-lived wines in Bordeaux, often evolving for fifty years or more under proper cellar conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1xik028\" data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3047\"\u003eLes Forts de Latour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3049\" data-end=\"3252\"\u003eThe estate’s second wine, sourced from younger vines and select parcels near L’Enclos. Les Forts often offers earlier accessibility while still delivering classic Latour structure and Pauillac character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1nw18pl\" data-start=\"3254\" data-end=\"3276\"\u003ePauillac de Latour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3278\" data-end=\"3398\"\u003eThe estate’s third label and most approachable expression, offering a younger-drinking introduction to the Latour style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"a8y9zw\" data-start=\"3234\" data-end=\"3289\"\u003eNotable Château Latour Vintages and Drinking Windows\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3291\" data-end=\"3422\"\u003eCollectors consistently seek out the following vintages, each offering a different expression of Latour depending on age and style:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVintage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStyle Profile\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1982\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully mature, silky, complex, layered tertiary notes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNow through 2040+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1990\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced power and refinement, classic evolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNow through 2045\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1996\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStructured, precise, entering peak drinking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNow through 2050+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMassive, long lived, still developing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025 through 2060+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDense, serious, built for long term aging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2030 through 2070+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, opulent, more approachable early\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025 through 2055+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrecise, powerful, extremely long lived\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2035 through 2075+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolished, expressive, relatively accessible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025 through 2055\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"lqq7z4\" data-start=\"5120\" data-end=\"5156\"\u003eWhy Collectors Buy Château Latour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5158\" data-end=\"5472\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"34za2b\" data-start=\"5158\" data-end=\"5202\"\u003eFirst Growth Bordeaux with global prestige\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ybawg2\" data-start=\"5203\" data-end=\"5246\"\u003eExtraordinary consistency across vintages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7dha9i\" data-start=\"5247\" data-end=\"5291\"\u003eAmong the longest-lived wines in the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rponwq\" data-start=\"5292\" data-end=\"5348\"\u003eHighly collectible with strong secondary-market demand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ikgf3r\" data-start=\"5349\" data-end=\"5400\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon-driven structure and precision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"143bc4f\" data-start=\"5401\" data-end=\"5472\"\u003eEstate-controlled releases enhance scarcity and provenance confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1r8frcv\" data-start=\"5467\" data-end=\"5496\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1xxcw6j\" data-start=\"5498\" data-end=\"5537\"\u003eWhy is Château Latour so expensive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5538\" data-end=\"5725\"\u003eChâteau Latour combines First Growth status, exceptional terroir, and unmatched aging potential. Its consistency and global demand make it one of the most sought after wines in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"19elr0g\" data-start=\"5862\" data-end=\"5904\"\u003eWhen is Château Latour ready to drink?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5905\" data-end=\"6034\"\u003eMost vintages begin to show well after 20 to 25 years, with peak drinking often between 30 and 40 years depending on the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"snx6q7\" data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eWhat does Château Latour taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eChâteau Latour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is known for extraordinary structure, concentration, and longevity. Common tasting notes include cassis, blackcurrant, graphite, cigar box, cedar, crushed stone, tobacco, and earthy Pauillac minerality. Young vintages can appear dense and powerful, while mature bottles develop remarkable complexity, seamless texture, and layered tertiary character over decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4287\" data-start=\"4212\" data-section-id=\"1s0boys\"\u003eWhy is Château Latour considered one of Bordeaux’s most powerful wines?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4519\" data-start=\"4289\"\u003eChâteau Latour is known for deep gravel soils, Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant plantings, low yields, and exceptional concentration. These factors contribute to wines with immense structure, density, and extraordinary aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4685\" data-start=\"4620\" data-section-id=\"zyx4eq\"\u003eHow does Château Latour compare to Château Lafite Rothschild?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4956\" data-start=\"4687\"\u003eCompared to \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, Château Latour is often viewed as more powerful, structured, and muscular in style. Lafite typically emphasizes elegance and aromatic finesse, while Latour is known for density, concentration, and monumental longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yyo8mv\" data-start=\"6377\" data-end=\"6422\"\u003eWhat food pairs best with Château Latour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6423\" data-end=\"6524\"\u003eSteak, lamb, and rich savory dishes pair best. The wine’s structure complements protein driven meals.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2015-chateau-latour-pauillac-bottle-750ml","title":"2015 Chateau Latour, Pauillac, Bottle (750mL)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Latour is one of Bordeaux’s true icons, and the 2015 shows the estate at its best: powerful, polished, and incredibly precise. 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