PAUILLAC DE CHATEAU LATOUR, 1987
PAUILLAC
CHARACTERISTICS
| CLASSIFICATION | 3rd wine of Château Latour, 1st Grand Cru Classé |
| GRAPE VARIETIES |
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| AROMAS |
Blackcurrant, wild berries, plum |
| FOOD & WINE PAIRING | Duck breast, truffle egg |
| VINIFICATION | Vinification is done by parcel, with extraction in tanks. Depending on the vintage, aging is carried out in oak barrels, 20% of which are new. |
| SIZE | 75 CL |
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PAUILLAC DE CHATEAU LATOUR, 1987
Vineyard Detail
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AGRICULTURE |
Sustainable |
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GRAPE VARIETIES |
Cabernet Sauvignon 75%, Merlot 23%, Cabernet Franc 1.5%, Petit Verdot 0.5% |
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VINEYARD AREA |
95 Hectares |
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ANNUAL PRODUCTION |
300,000 Bottles |
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HARVEST |
Manual |
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TERROIR |
Gravelly Mounds on Deep Clay Subsoil, on the Edge of the Gironde Estuary |
History and anecdotes
The history of Château Latour, classified as Premier Grand Cru in 1855, begins in the 14th century with the construction of a fortified tower during the Hundred Years' War. Until the end of the 16th century, Latour was a co-seignory, with some lands already dedicated to viticulture. Then, in the 18th century, the winemaking epic accelerated when the Marquis Nicolas-Alexandre de Ségur acquired the estate. Since 1993, it has been primarily owned (93%) by François Pinault and 7% by the heirs of the Ségur family.
Since 1989, Château Latour's Pauillac has been produced every year from younger vines and parcels located on a less prestigious terroir. On average, 20% new barrels are used, and 45% Merlot. It is a fruity wine, more accessible than the grand vin, and serves as a great introduction to the style of Château Latour.
Caracteristics
CHARACTERISTICS
| CLASSIFICATION | 3rd wine of Château Latour, 1st Grand Cru Classé |
| GRAPE VARIETIES |
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| AROMAS |
Blackcurrant, wild berries, plum |
| FOOD & WINE PAIRING | Duck breast, truffle egg |
| VINIFICATION | Vinification is done by parcel, with extraction in tanks. Depending on the vintage, aging is carried out in oak barrels, 20% of which are new. |
| SIZE | 75 CL |
