Chateau Latour Les Forts De Latour | Red | 2002 | Bordeaux | Left Bank - Vivino Rating 4.3

Intro: Château Latour is a French wine estate, rated as a First Growth under the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, owned by Groupe Artemis. Latour lies at the very southeastern tip of the commune of Pauillac in the Médoc region to the north-west of Bordeaux, at its border with Saint-Julien, and only a few hundred metres from the banks of the Gironde estuary.

Winery: Château Latour

Region: Bordeaux | Pauillac (Left Bank)

Grapes: 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot

Aging: French Oak Barrels

Tasting Notes: RP: "A classic second wine that shows outstanding potential, the dark ruby/purple-colored 2002 has notes of cedar wood, black currants, earth, and truffles in a medium to full-bodied, supple-textured, beautifully concentrated style that can be drunk now or cellared for 10-15 years."

Rating: 4.3 v

ABV: 13%  Decant: 2hrs  Serving temp: 16-18 °C  Pairing: Beef, Lamb, Game (deer Venison) , Poultry