{"product_id":"2019-chateau-latour-pauillac-premier-grand-cru-classe","title":"2019 Chateau Latour Pauillac Premier Grand Cru Classé","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Latour is one of Bordeaux’s most iconic names, and the 2019 Pauillac Premier Grand Cru Classé shows exactly why it remains a benchmark for collectors. Powerful, polished, and built with remarkable precision, it combines the dark intensity expected from this historic estate with the finesse of a truly great vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the wine typically shows a deep, opaque garnet core with youthful purple highlights. The nose is layered and expressive, opening with blackcurrant, blackberry, and ripe plum, then moving into cedar, graphite, tobacco leaf, violets, and subtle earthy spice.\n\nThe palate is dense yet impeccably balanced, with firm, finely woven tannins and a concentrated core of dark fruit, mineral notes, and savory oak complexity. There is excellent freshness beneath the power, giving the wine energy and length. While already impressive in structure and purity, this is a wine for the long haul and should age gracefully for decades under proper cellar conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced in Pauillac on the Left Bank of Bordeaux, the wine comes from gravelly soils that provide superb drainage and help the vines root deeply, contributing to the estate’s signature structure and mineral drive. Château Latour is known for strict parcel selection and meticulous vineyard work, with fruit harvested by hand at optimal ripeness.\n\nVinification is carried out with precision to preserve concentration and aromatic clarity, followed by élevage in French oak to integrate tannin and add complexity. The result is a wine that reflects both the power of its terroir and the exacting standards of one of Bordeaux’s most disciplined estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an exceptional partner for richly flavored dishes such as beef ribeye, lamb saddle, venison, duck breast, or truffle-infused preparations. Hard aged cheeses can also work beautifully. Serve at around 16–18°C, and decanting is recommended for young bottles to help the wine open up and show its full aromatic depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Latour is one of the legendary First Growth estates of Bordeaux and has long been regarded as a reference point for fine Cabernet Sauvignon-based wine. Located in Pauillac, the château has built a reputation for remarkable consistency, longevity, and precision across vintages. Its wines are among the most sought-after in the world, and the estate is widely admired for its rigorous quality standards and enduring influence in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Latour","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54251977507153,"sku":"GCW-LATO-19301657","price":795.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/latour_2019_-_bottle_shot_1.png?v=1783442561","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2019-chateau-latour-pauillac-premier-grand-cru-classe","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}