Pauillac de Latour 2015

Latour's 2015 Pauillac is gorgeous. Deep, pliant and super-expressive, the 2015 is utterly captivating. Silky tannins wrap around a core of fruit as this radiant, inviting wine shows off its charms. There is a level of purity to the 2015 that is remarkable. In the past, the Pauillac has at times been a bit wild. In 2015, it is the brightness of the fruit that makes the deepest impression.

A firm and linear red with currant, blackberry and stone aromas and flavors. Full yet closed and tight. Acidity drives this one. Third wine of Latour. Serious. Needs two or three years to come together.

A blend of 54.2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41.7% Merlot, and 4.1% Petit Verdot, the 2015 Le Pauillac de Chateau Latour is deep garnet in color. It waltzes out of the glass with ready-for-fun scents of black cherry preserves, warm cassis, and Christmas cake, plus suggestions of spice box, sandalwood, and potpourri. The medium-bodied palate is finely knit with great freshness and plush tannins, delivering a lingering spray of exotic spices on the finish.

Deep crimson, colour remarkably similar to the grand vin and Forts. Not much nose. Lots of press wine. Really rather fresh and sweet and Latour-like but a bit awkward and astringent on the finish. Lots of vigour though. Clean as a whistle. Dry finish for the moment. Drink 2022-2029.