Château La Tour-Martillac
Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend
Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2016 pours a deep ruby/purple with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe black and red fruits: cassis, blackberries, raspberries, red plum, tobacco, a touch of bell pepper, earth, old wood, and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. A classic expression of Bordeaux during a period where the lines between New and Old World have been blurred. This is tasty and showing well in its early drinking window. Drink now through 2036+.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2016 pours a deep ruby/purple with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe black and red fruits: cassis, blackberries, raspberries, red plum, tobacco, a touch of bell pepper, earth, old wood, and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. A classic expression of Bordeaux during a period where the lines between New and Old World have been blurred. This is tasty and showing well in its early drinking window. Drink now through 2036+.
Feb 17th, 2025
2019 vintage. Dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon (72%) with 20% Merlot and 8% Petit Verdot. Black fruit, spices and noticeable oak. A little severe at this stage, but should age well.
2019 vintage. Dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon (72%) with 20% Merlot and 8% Petit Verdot. Black fruit, spices and noticeable oak. A little severe at this stage, but should age well.
Apr 14th, 2022
Drank 8/10/21.
No formal notes taken, but a lovely bottle that's drinking beautifully.
93 pts.
Drank 8/10/21.
No formal notes taken, but a lovely bottle that's drinking beautifully.
93 pts.
Still quite austere, this Latour-Mattillac from the superstar 2010 vintage is a dark, brooding and full-blooded wine from Pessac-Léognan that will be far greater in 5/10+ years’ time. Better on the second day than the first (despite a two hour decant), it showed the traditional medley of dark fruit, cassis, wet gravel and grip, but with a profile more similar to its neighbours further north than what one may consider ‘typical’ Graves. But make no mistake: this is an exceptional Bordeaux worthy of long-term cellaring, and one with a hence attractive price tag.
Still quite austere, this Latour-Mattillac from the superstar 2010 vintage is a dark, brooding and full-blooded wine from Pessac-Léognan that will be far greater in 5/10+ years’ time. Better on the second day than the first (despite a two hour decant), it showed the traditional medley of dark fruit, cassis, wet gravel and grip, but with a profile more similar to its neighbours further north than what one may consider ‘typical’ Graves. But make no mistake: this is an exceptional Bordeaux worthy of long-term cellaring, and one with a hence attractive price tag.
Jul 22nd, 2020
Excellent well rounded...tannins smooth but present, high acid..earth/mushrooms...cherry, dark plums present and present which I expect for 2010. Just an absolute well balanced wine with our chicken stew fireside seating is on point.
Excellent well rounded...tannins smooth but present, high acid..earth/mushrooms...cherry, dark plums present and present which I expect for 2010. Just an absolute well balanced wine with our chicken stew fireside seating is on point.
Sep 17th, 2017
Fine silky tannins give way to blackberries and spices. Smooth as a babies bottom With medium acidity. Drinking beautifully with 40 min decant.
Fine silky tannins give way to blackberries and spices. Smooth as a babies bottom With medium acidity. Drinking beautifully with 40 min decant.
1 person found it helpfulJul 24th, 2020
Modern style, but true to 2010: structured, taut and high-toned. Cabernet Sauvignon dominant; cigar box & cassis. Tannic. A long-distance runner. #pessacleognan #bordeaux #cabernetsauvignon
Modern style, but true to 2010: structured, taut and high-toned. Cabernet Sauvignon dominant; cigar box & cassis. Tannic. A long-distance runner. #pessacleognan #bordeaux #cabernetsauvignon
1 person found it helpfulDec 11th, 2017
Simply wonderful. Balanced, supple, interesting, fresh yet settled.
Simply wonderful. Balanced, supple, interesting, fresh yet settled.
1 person found it helpfulAug 26th, 2016
Life is beautiful!
Life is beautiful!
1 person found it helpfulFeb 17th, 2014