The 2005 vintage of Chateau Latour "Les Forts de Latour" Pauillac is a top-tier vintage from the Pauillac appellation in Bordeaux, France. 2005 is widely considered one of Bordeaux's greatest vintages of the century, and this second label wine demonstrates a level of quality approaching that of the grand vin. It is currently at its optimal drinking window.
Product Basic Specifications
- Region: Pauillac, Bordeaux, France (Left Bank).
- Variegated Blend: Approximately 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Merlot (ratio slightly adjusted depending on vintage).
- Alcohol Content: Approximately 13.2% - 14% ABV. Drinking Window: Now fully at its peak drinking window; aging potential easily extends to 2032 or longer.
Tasting Notes and Flavor Profile
- Appearance: Deep ruby to blackish-purple color.
- Aroma: Classic Pauillac notes of blackcurrant, black cherry, blackberry, cedar, smoke, tobacco, leather, and the signature graphite minerality.
- Palmistry: Medium to full-bodied, with firm yet silky tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, layered finish.
