Louis Latour

Louis Latour

Pouilly-Fuissé Chardonnay 2022

All of the grapes from the vineyards owned by the Latour family are vinified and aged in the cuverie of Château Corton Grancey in Aloxe-Corton. The winery was the first purpose-built cuverie in France and remains the oldest still-functioning. Medium pale lemon color with aromas of stone fruits with a slight nutty floral character. On the palate flavors of peach and melon with lemon citrus and savory notes. Medium+ finish, lively acidity, ending with fruit, toasty oak and minerality. Nice! — a month ago

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Beaulieu Vineyard

Private Reserve Georges de Latour Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

A good, solid California Cab but what’s all the fuss about? I’m seeing ratings of 98, 99, even 100 from JS. Really? No way. This is a clear case of praise crossing over into hype. Granted, still a bit young and not at its peak but after five years in the bottle and an hour of decanting it needs to be more than just fine if it wants to justify stratospheric scores. This wine compares unfavorably to Ridge Monte Bello, Stags Leap S.L.V. and other peers. It lacked sophistication and poise—where’s the promised minerality, graphite, cedar shavings, oak, leather, blackcurrant, cherry, and complex balance of fine grained tannins, fruit, acid and alcohol? Where? We chose this wine for a birthday dinner at Lawry’s Prime Rib in Beverly Hills. Not a disaster but a disappointment given our high expectations (and the high price).
— 2 days ago

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Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

L'Hermitage Blanc Marsanne Roussanne 2014

Exceptional wine. Grab on with both hands and just enjoy. Rich but focused. Such a wide pairing ability. A favorite white. — 21 days ago

Jeroen, Byron and 16 others liked this

Château Latour

Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2011

Fantastic and seemed even more mature than 13 years. Dark dark but smooth and developed. It’s a focused wine in great balance. No complaints but you can tell it was a bit below the heights for Latour. Double decanted and enjoyed over 4+ hours. — 10 days ago

Tom, Bob and 20 others liked this
GaryWEdwards

GaryWEdwards

Nice report. Thank you!!

Louis Latour

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Chardonnay 2018

Ron R
9.5

Crystalline in the glass. Pure presentation of citrus fruits and moderate sweetness, with lots of detail on the mid-palate. A beauty which will cellar for many years to come. — a month ago

Tom, Tom and 36 others liked this

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

L'Hermitage Syrah 2019

Jan A
9.7

Crazy supple and streamlined. Bright future ahead — 11 days ago

Roman, Tom and 13 others liked this

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Syrah 2005

Great vintage for Chave! — 11 days ago

Andrew, Jan and 10 others liked this

Château Latour

Le Pauillac de Chateau Latour Red Bordeaux Blend 1982

Very pure plummy fruit. A hint of band aid and deep rich iron. From mag — 4 days ago

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Louis Latour

Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2022

Bright ruby color. Aromas of black cherry, black currant and wet soil. The palate is full of black fruit, kirsch, black licorice and baking spices. Note of earthy dried mushrooms on the finish. Medium bodied and well balanced acidity. No sign of oak aging. Solid. Thanks for opening this one, Keith S! — a month ago

Bob, Paul and 1 other liked this

Château Latour

Les Forts de Latour Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2009

Refer to previous Delectable note. Drank this last Sunday. I made notes and lost them with the Spanish Tempranillo notes. Very solid with a long life in front of it. The 2nd of 6 bottles. — a month ago

Tom, Tom and 21 others liked this
David T

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Have this one but haven’t opened one, yet.
Bob McDonald

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Will probably outlive us all David. Certainly the Grand Vin will.