1990 Chateau Latour 750ml

Key Details:

• Region or Appellation: Pauillac, Medoc / Bordeaux / France
• Classification: 1er Grand Cru Classé
• Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon (over 90%), Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
• Alcohol ABV: 12.5 - 14.3%
• Sweetness: Dry
• Drinking Window: 2002-2039
• Closure Type: Cork

Nestled within the sun-drenched heart of Pauillac, this Monster is the most powerful of the five first growths. Renowned for its iconic "Les Forts de Latour" vineyard, meticulous winemaking, and powerful, age-worthy wines, Latour embodies the pinnacle of French winemaking.

A Story Rooted in Grand Cru:

Château Latour boasts a lineage as revered as its wines. From its meticulously tended Enclos vineyard, planted with over 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, this Grand Cru Classé whispers secrets of sun-soaked slopes and mineral-rich soils. Hélène Genin, the estate's talented winemaker, meticulously guides each vintage, letting the magic of Latour unfold naturally.

Accolades of Enduring Grandeur:

The 1990 Latour has garnered universal acclaim, captivating the hearts and palates of critics:

• Robert Parker: 96/100
  This is a beauty, but not the awesome blockbuster I remembered. There is a roasted, earthy, hot year character with extremely low acidity, fleshy, seductive, opulently-textured flavors, and a full-bodied finish with considerable amounts of glycerin and tannin. The wine was sweet, accessible, and seductive on the attack, but it closed down in the mouth. Interestingly, when I previously tasted this wine (about six months ago) from a bottle in my cellar, I found it to be impenetrable, needing at least 6-10 years of further cellaring. Based on this example from the Chateau's cellar, it could be drunk now. In any event, it will last 25-30 years, but is it the immortal classic many observers, including myself, thought it was? Anticipated maturity: 2005-2030.
• DCAMW: Expert tasting note: (1990 vintage) "Deep, dark, not quite opaque ruby-red that stays ruby to the rim. The aromas are tight with dusty cedar character, hints of mushroom development & dark plum fruit. The wine is medium to full bodied & the texture has a milky smoothness leading to silky tannins. The fruit combines soft rich mulberry & damson fruit with notes of earth, truffle & mushroom. Alcohol and acidity are balanced & the finish lasts well." - From Double Magnum 03/22 DCAMW

Own a Piece of History:

Owning a bottle of the 1990 Château Latour is more than just acquiring a fine wine; it's securing a piece of Bordeaux legend. From its prestigious Grand Cru heritage to its masterful expression of terroir, this wine promises an unforgettable tasting experience that will forever be etched in your memory.