CHÂTEAU LATOUR
BORDEAUX, FRANCE 2012
Few estates carry the same weight of history and romance as Château Latour, a Premier Cru since 1855 and one of Bordeaux’s most iconic names. Today marks the release of the 2012 Grand Vin and Les Forts de Latour, a vintage of unique importance: the first Latour produced outside the en primeur system, held back in the château’s pristine cellars until ready to drink.
The Grand Vin – Château Latour 2012
After a decade of perfect cellaring, the 2012 Latour is stepping into its drinking window with elegance and power.
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Vinous, 97 points (Neal Martin): “Wine of the vintage? It has to be a serious contender … exceptional delineation on the nose … precise black fruit, crushed stone, mint … perfectly balanced, as precise as a Swiss watch … sheer class.”
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Decanter, 96 points: “Pure liquorice, graphite and profoundly dark fruits … silky, appealingly open texture … tannins bracing yet approachable.”
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Wine Advocate: “Preserved Morello cherries, baked blackcurrants … pencil shavings, sandalwood … finishing with a firework display of lingering spices and minerals.”
Les Forts de Latour 2012
Crafted with the same precision as the Grand Vin, Les Forts delivers immense value and charm, with a touch more Merlot for early approachability.
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Jeb Dunnuck, 93 points: “Smoking good … crème de cassis, graphite, crushed violets, cedar pencil and tobacco … medium to full-bodied with rock solid depth and a great finish. A classic Les Forts that will drink beautifully for 10–15 years.”
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Lisa Perrotti-Brown, WA (92 points): “Crème de cassis, unsmoked cigars, charcuterie and tapenade … ripe, finely grained tannins, wonderful freshness and a long, savory finish.”
Every bottle is proof-tagged, tariff-free, and released direct from the Château.
This is more than a release — it’s a piece of history, a chance to taste Latour’s vision at the very moment it comes into bloom. Secure your allocation today.
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