{"product_id":"chateau-latour-2008","title":"Château Latour 2008","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Latour 2008 is one of Bordeaux’s most iconic wines, offering the kind of depth, precision and longevity that have made this Pauillac estate world-famous. Built on a terroir of gravel, clay and heat-retaining stones, it combines power with remarkable refinement, and carries the historical weight of one of the Médoc’s original 1855 Premier Cru Classé estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep purple in the glass, the 2008 shows classic Latour intensity from the very first pour. The nose opens with espresso roast, cassis, burning embers, truffles and graphite, building a complex, brooding aromatic profile that feels both noble and tightly focused.\n\nOn the palate, it is full-bodied and concentrated, yet polished, with impressive purity and a broad, savory mouthfeel. Cabernet Sauvignon drives the structure, while Merlot and Cabernet Franc add richness and nuance. This is a wine with serious aging potential: approachable in time, but designed to evolve gracefully over decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe estate’s 78 hectares in Pauillac sit on an exceptional terroir of deep gravel and clay, topped with large rounded stones that store and release heat long after sunset. The vineyard is planted mainly to Cabernet Sauvignon, with smaller proportions of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, and the 2008 vintage was composed from the estate’s top selections for the grand vin.\n\nChâteau Latour has also moved toward more environmentally conscious viticulture in recent years, ending the post-war reliance on synthetic vineyard treatments. Since 2015, the entire vineyard has been farmed organically, with horses used for ploughing and natural fertilization helping to preserve balance in the vines and soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest served with rich, flavorful dishes such as ribeye, lamb saddle, venison, roast duck, or truffle-infused dishes. Serve at around 16–18°C, and if drinking young, decant for several hours to allow the aromatics and structure to open fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Latour is one of Bordeaux’s most revered estates, with roots dating back to the 14th century, when the original tower was built during the Hundred Years’ War. Classified as a Premier Cru Classé in 1855, it remains a benchmark for Pauillac and one of the most respected names in fine wine worldwide. Since 1993, the estate has been owned by François Pinault, under whose stewardship it has continued to reinforce its status as one of the region’s greats.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Latour","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252271599953,"sku":"FW-826","price":669.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/ch_teau-latour_1_8f8c9177-8a7d-4fd7-a593-890dca7117ca.png?v=1783443889","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/chateau-latour-2008","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}