CHATEAU LATOUR
The Château Latour history, classified as Premier Grand Cru in the 1855 classification, started in the 14th century when they built a fortified tower during the One Hundred Years War. Until the end of the 16th century, Latour was a co-lordship whose co-owners received rent from farmers who cultivated lands, some of which were already dedicated to the culture of the vines. Then, in the 18th century, the winegrowing saga speeded up when the marquis Nicolas-Alexandre de Ségur, the “Prince of the vines”, also owner of Château Calon Ségur and Lafite, became the owner of the estate. Since 1993, François Pinault and the Artémis group have been the majority owner (93%) and 7% has belonged to the Ségur family’s heirs.
1st youth
The wine's first expression. The wine is in its youth, supple and open, easy to drink.
100
Robert Parker
99
James Suckling
CHATEAU LATOUR, 2008
Mature
The wine's second expression. The wine is in its adult stage, still flourishing.
95
Wine Spectator
CHATEAU LATOUR, 2001
Apogee
The wine's third expression. It is at the top, gaining in depth, it reaches its zenith.
LES FORTS DE LATOUR
Les Forts de Latour is Château Latour’s second wine. The Château Latour history, classified as Premier Grand Cru in the 1855 classification, started in the 14th century when they built a fortified tower during the One Hundred Years War. Until the end of the 16th century, Latour was a co-lordship whose co-owners received rent from farmers who cultivated lands, some of which were already dedicated to the culture of the vines. Then, in the 18th century, the winegrowing saga speeded up when the marquis Nicolas-Alexandre de Ségur, the “Prince of the vines”, also owner of Château Calon Ségur and Lafite, became the owner of the estate. Since 1993, François Pinault and the Artémis group have been the majority owner (93%) and 7% has belonged to the Ségur family’s heirs.
Apogee
The wine's third expression. It is at the top, gaining in depth, it reaches its zenith.
97
Robert Parker
96
James Suckling
LES FORTS DE LATOUR, 2010
Mature
The wine's second expression. The wine is in its adult stage, still flourishing.
94
James Suckling
LES FORTS DE LATOUR, 2000
1st youth
The wine's first expression. The wine is in its youth, supple and open, easy to drink.
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100
Robert Parker
99
James Suckling
CHATEAU LATOUR, 2008
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95
Robert Parker
96
Wine Spectator
CHATEAU LATOUR, 2011
