A spectacular Latour
07 September 2021

We are delighted to offer a new release of 2005 Latour direct from the Chateau’s impressive cellars. We first tasted and offered this wine in 2006, and it was apparent then that this was a singular example. 2005 was heralded as one of the greatest vintages of all time, and although Bordeaux wine-making and viticulture has continued to improve at pace, the 2005 Latour remains a benchmark. In truth, it is still in its infancy. This is a wine with huge potential that will thrill well into the next half of this century. “The 2005 Latour was mind-blowingly profound in two recent tastings for this report. Deep and sensual to the core, the 2005 is utterly captivating. All the elements are so seamlessly put together. Graphite, crème de cassis, licorice, dark spice and lavender infuse the 2005 with so much energy. More than anything else, though, the 2005 is a Latour of texture and resonance. Even after several hours, the 2005 is fresh and full of energy. Wines like this are just life affirming. That's about all I can really say. Tasted two times. Drink: 2022-2055. 100/100” – Antonio Galloni, vinous.com    Read More

“The 2005 Latour (87% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Merlot and Petit Verdot) is a spectacular effort from Château Latour. It has an inky plum/purple color and a gorgeous nose of graphite, crème de cassis, and floral notes with some forest floor in the background. It is full-bodied, super-concentrated, and for my taste, probably one of the two or three most intense, rich, and complex wines of the entire Médoc. The wine has great texture, purity and a finish of close to 40 or 45 seconds. The tannins are surprisingly sweet, even in this large-scaled, masculine wine. Drink it over the next 50+ years. Drink 2015-2065. 98/100” – Robert Parker, Wine Advocate