Scott Kahn

9.3

Classic Bordeaux on the nose with cedar and black cherry. Nice oak and tar with integrated tannins that remain but are nearing the downward slope in the cellar. Less intense than the Grand Vin but a nice Latour nonetheless. — 7 days ago

Lorna Hajdini

9.6

At WS (June 2022) — 6 days ago

Jim Nelson

9.3

Grand Cru pizza wine. — 12 days ago

with Camille

Ron Siegel

9.3

Better than my last btl showing pear, citrus, mineral, white flower with good acidity. — 7 days ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

There are worse ways to start a Saturday then tasting & talking wine with Tor Kenward & Andy Beskstoffer having the 1980 BV George Latour Private Reserve & multiple vintages of Tor. Wine 94 technically but age & style 96. The overall experience is a 10.

These bottles came from his cellar so they are perfect. So silky smooth elegant. Beautifully ripe; blackberries, black raspberries, plum, dark cherries, understated baking spices, fresh & used tobacco, sandalwood, raspberry, limestone powder, fine, dark spice, bright, withering dark & red florals, excellent acidity, sheer, balance, elegance and perfect finish that lasts a full minute.

Andy Beckstoffer sold fruit for $150 a ton in the late 1970’s, early 80’s. Today, $50,000 plus a ton and a percentage of the producers bottle price. — 13 days ago

Conrad Green

9.1

A slightly off hint of butterscotch on the nose. Dense dark fruit with stone and poised. A shame about the nose as the fruit is great — a month ago

with Paul and Ara

Eric Urbani

8.9

I consistently like this wine, though others have not rated it that well. — 14 days ago

Allison Heilman

9.1

Bringing it in Kyoto. Perfect for wagyu on our last night — 12 days ago

John Bratincevic

9.1

NOSE: mild, cooked fruit, a little carob. Inoffensive but not especially inviting.

TASTE: cooking spices, chicory, ash, a little bitter —unsweetened minerally dark chocolate - red fruit barely present and dried. Very balanced and elegant. This is going to kill with the herb roasted chicken I’m about to eat. 91. — 19 days ago

Ted

9.4

Man is this good. I guess this is Latours 3rd wine. Ripe plums, mint and still a little green. — a month ago

with Jeni