Chateau Latour 2006

4.5 stars - 4 professional reviews

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Classification	Premier Cru Classe
Type	Red
Producer	Chateau Latour
Vintage	2006
Country	France
Main region	Bordeaux
Region	Pauillac
Grape	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend
Alcohol %	13%
Volume	0,75
Condition	From Original Wooden Case
Label	Slightly bin stained
Drinkable	-2035
Stock	0
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	2015-2030
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (95)

The 2006 Latour performed even better from bottle than from barrel. Only 38% of the production (10,000 cases) made it into the grand vin, a blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest primarily Merlot and a small amount of Cabernet Franc. From barrel, I thought it was a modern day version of the 1996 or 1986, and certainly the 1996 comparison still holds. I thought it was somewhat austere from barrel, but that is no longer an issue. This is a beautifully rich Chateau Latour boasting a dense ruby/purple color, a sweet, smoky, charcoal, cassis, graphite, and forest floor-scented nose, full body, an attractive freshness, and sweet, noble tannins. This layered Latour is one of the vintage-s top dozen or so wines. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2030.

Winespectator (95)

Offers a pure nose of currant and blackberry, with crushed fruit. Full-bodied, with a solid core of fruit and very polished, refined tannins. Long and classy.