Chateau Latour Martillac

Château La Tour-Martillac

Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 1975

Birth year wine.
"Looks like a tricky one"... if I had a dollar for every time I heard that.
This is Chateau Latour Martillac, Graves, 1975.
This wine is slightly over the hill, but has survived 50 years. Just like me.
I'm assuming this is Cabernet, Merlot, and maybe something else. Fine, pale brick color. The nose is lively and generous with fruit, though there is a bit of grandma's basement.
The palette is driven by tertiary flavors. Mushroom, truffle, wet leaves, and pencil tend to drown out a bit of dark cherry. A little astringent. Maybe some Petit Verdot.
I wouldn't kick this out of bed for eating crackers, but I would prefer it with some lamb.
Hope you all are having an awesome Sunday!
Listening to Dexter Gordon.
— 23 days ago

Tegan Marriott
with Tegan
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Tegan Marriott

You have a go to reservist that sits on these older vintages for you?
Dave

Dave

No, I get lucky at shops around here, and then i do my best to store them in the basement 🙂 @Tegan Marriott
Norman

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Congrats Dave. Hope it’s a great birthday year!

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