Chateau Latour 1er Cru 1994

Beschreibung

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

rot, trocken

Gereift

12,5% Vol.

Trinkreife: 2004–2035

strukturiert

pikant & würzig

Lobenberg: 93–94/100

Parker: 94/100

Galloni: 92–94/100

Wine Spectator: 91/100

Frankreich, Bordeaux, Pauillac

Allergene: Sulfite,

Abfüller / Importeur: Latour, , 33250 Pauillac, FRANKREICH

Parker über:Chateau Latour 1er Cru

— Parker: This is an interesting as well as great vintage for Latour. As indicated in my barrel tasting report, Latour’s 1994 possesses an atypically high percentage of Merlot (27%) in the final blend. Because of this, the wine appears to have a sweeter, more fleshy texture than is typical for a young Latour, but do not make the mistake of thinking this will be a commercially-styled, easy to drink wine. It exhibits an opaque dark ruby/purple color, and a backward, intense textbook nose of walnut and cassis scents complemented by smoky pain grille notes that build in the glass. This full-bodied, powerful, layered Latour reveals high tannin, but no bitterness or astringency. The superb purity, fabulous precision, and remarkable length should ensure 35-40 years of longevity. Readers will find more fat, flesh, and glycerin than usual for a young Latour (save for such great vintages as 1982 and 1990), but don’t be deceived, this wine requires 8-10 years of cellaring. 94/100