1989 Chateau Latour LES FORTS de LATOUR Pauillac (2nd wine Ch Latour) OWC
Name:
Chateau Latour LES FORTS de LATOUR Pauillac (2nd wine Ch Latour) OWC - 1989
Where it's from:
>France
>Bordeaux
>Pauillac
Price per case:
£1176.93
Bottle size:
75 cl
Bottles per case:
12
Style:
Powerful Reds
Grapes:
Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot
Description:
This second wine of Chateau Latour uses the grapes from the young vines of the Grand Enclos, which are less than 12 years old, and from the grapes grown on three plots situated outside the Grand Enclos.
Ageing occurs, 50% in new barrels and 50% one vintage old barrels, for 18 months to produce a blend of 70% Cabernet, 30% Merlot grapes, the exact proportion of grape varieties will vary slightly from year to year depending on the quantity of demoted Grand Vin.
The growing season started normally at the beginning of April, with a good show of flowers during a sunny period interspersed with a few storms. Summer was very dry and the grapes developed fast. At the end of July, green harvest was carried out. First signs of ripening were observed on 1 August. August and September were sunny with very little rain.
At the end of September the grapes were very healthy and small, with very concentrated juices. Vintage started on 28 September in brilliant sunshine, which remained until the end on 10 October. The grapes were perfectly healthy and the musts were extraordinarily concentrated.
One of Bordeaux's most concentrated rich and full-bodied wines. The wine is dark a ruby colour and has a unique bouquet of fresh walnuts, leather, and black currants.
