Château Latour Languir

Beaulieu Vineyard

Private Reserve Georges de Latour Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1970

This was back when André Tchelistcheff was making wine for BV. In fact, it’s because of Tchelistcheff that the Georges de Latour Vineyard was bottled separately in the first place. Decanted prior to service; enjoyed over the course of several hours. This bottle of the 1970 pours a garnet color with significant rim variation; medium viscosity with light staining of the tears and signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with a mix of tart, ripe and dried mostly red fruits: red currants, lingonberries, Bing cherry, tobacco, Poblano pepper, old leather, dry gravelly earth, and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin (integrated) and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. After enjoying the 1981 vintage a couple weeks ago, this is stunning leap in quality. The 1970 is evergreen and stole my heart. Drink now through 2040. — 3 days ago

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Severn Goodwin

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I love that bottle, I think the 1970 was one of the most perfect BV Cabernet's I've ever tasted, even better than the '68.

Louis Latour

Domaine de Valmoissine Pinot Noir

Had at Osaka IHG, delicious! — a month ago

Château Latour à Pomerol

Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 1998

Lyle Fass
9.5

Terrific classic Pomerol from a legendary right bank vintage. Raspberry cake, smoke, tobacco, leather and cocoa. Palate is opulent and silky with so much finesse and gorgeously ripe tannins. — 21 days ago

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Ron R

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Nice notes.
Lyle Fass

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@Ron R thanks!

Louis Latour

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Chardonnay 2022

Really nice now, but restrained. In 4-5yr this is going knock your socks off. — a month ago

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Louis Latour

Marsannay Pinot Noir 2022

John Howard
9.2

Weird palate and sulfurous nose so far. Will try again tomorrow. K so much much better day 2. Big change and great. — 2 months ago

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Château Latour

Les Forts de Latour Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2010

Exactly what you would expect from Bordeaux. Excellent. definitely needs more time but really quite an impressive second wine. — 2 months ago

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Château Latour

Le Pauillac de Chateau Latour Red Bordeaux Blend 2012

Third growth? Or third treasure! If you can hold out. — a month ago

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Château Latour

Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1983

Château Latour is an iconic estate in the Pauillac commune on the left bank of Bordeaux, achieving coveted ‘First Growth’ status in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification.

The estate has roots dating back to the 14th century and derives its name ‘La Tour’ from a fortress tower built during the Hundred Years’ War, which no longer exists but is prominently featured on the label in recognition of its history.

We weren’t sure what to expect, as many have predicted these 1983s are likely past their prime, but this wine was a masterpiece. 🤩

It was medium garnet in color with expressive notes of cedar box, cigar, clove, peat, leather, forest floor, fig, prune, dried black cherry, plum, cassis, blackberry compote, cardamom, cinnamon, star anise, dried violet, potpourri, kalamata olive, pencil shavings, graphite, & bacon fat.

It had the most velvety, fine-grained tannins that washed across the palate with ease, with a gentle but notable acidity that maintained lift and balance. It was concentrated, complex, and had a long, elegant finish.
— a month ago

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Paul K

Paul K

Happy Birthday @Vanessa way to celebrate in style!
Vanessa

Vanessa

@Paul K Thank you for the bday wishes! It was an auspicious and delicious way to start my next trip around the sun ☀️ Cheers! And we hope to reconnect with you guys soon! 🍾🥂
Paul K

Paul K

We will absolutely figure out something this summer!!!

Louis Latour

En Chevret Volnay 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2019

2019 vintage. Medium-heavy body. Clove, cigarette smoke, plum and dark cherry rollicking about. Drinking as smoothly as a deep river currently. 04.25.25. — 2 months ago

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