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300cl
HAC
HAC
92
RP
RP
17.5
JR
JR
88
WS
WS
Photo for illustration purposes only. Vintage sold: 2002
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In a few words ...
The wine Les Forts de Latour is a Red wine produced in the Bordeaux region in France, by Château Latour. This 2002 vintage comes from the Pauillac appellation. It is sold on TWIL at €1,330.12 per bottle of 300cl, from the minimum of 1 bottle(s). Its ideal tasting temperature is 17°. Its producer, Château Latour, produces 442 wine(s) available for purchase.
"Sa finesse aromatique, des notes de fruits mûrs et de marc de café du bouquet aux épices de la finale, et sa trame tannique harmonieuse permettent à cette bouteille de charmer aujourd'hui comme demain."
Tasting notes
Appearance
Dense, dark garnet color, drawing on purple in its youth.
Aroma
The bouquet consists of black and red fruits, roasting, licorice and leather.
Wine Empyreumatic | Fruity | Spicy
Taste
The Pauillacs are vigorous and tannic, which softens with age which allows the tannins to melt and give a nice and round structure.
Wine Fruity
Product details
Keeps
20 years
Peak
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Service
17°C
Grape varieties Cabernet-franc, Cabernet-sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit verdot
Terroir The Pauillac appellation is based on thick rumps of gravel resting on limestone-dominated marls. The proximity of the Gironde estuary allows a thermal regulation favorable to a good maturation of the grapes.
Culture type
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Alcohol
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Content
300cl
Decanting
30 min.
Food and wine pairings
Meat
Roasted lamb, game, tournedos, rib of beef on the bone
Cheeses
Fried mushrooms
Guides reviews
1 / 3 Le Guide Hachette
92 / 100 Parker Wine Advocate
17.5 / 20 Jancis Robinson
88 / 100 Wine Spectator
90 / 100 Jean-Marc Quarin
91 / 100 Wine Decider
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Château Latour
Château Latour is a domain from the region Bordeaux in France, that produces 87 wines available to purchase, including the wine Les Forts de Latour 2002.
Appellation
Pauillac
The appellation Pauillac is part of the region of Bordeaux from France which include Château Latour and its 87 cuvées. Spread over 80% red wines, but also 11% white wines, 9% rosé, this region is 6 million hectolitres per yer (80% red wines + white wines (dry, sweet and fortified), clairet and crémant rosés).
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Pauillac : most popular
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