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    1 323
  • Producer ranking ?

    14
  • Decanting time

    1h30min
  • When to drink

    now to 2025
  • Food Pairing

    Sushi

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The Story

Thanks to the long involvement of generations of the Kressmann family, and the recognition shown in 1953 by the classification of Graves, the wines of Château LaTour-Martillac feature among the best of Pessac-Léognan. The expansion of the range was drawn up by Tristan and Loïc Kressmann. The second wines appeared at the end of the 1980’s under the label Lagrave-Martillac, followed by the Château Langlet, a magnificent property in the Graves ap...

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Wine Information

After a late and mild winter, drought set in until June, with summerlike temperatures from April. The result was an early flowering, from May 10th. By July 1st, the vegetation was three weeks ahead of its usual development. 

The vintage was then rescued by plenty of rain and cooler temperatures during July and August, with a late and slow ripening, which preserved flavor and freshness. The harvest then took place under a bright September su...

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Vintage 2011

The 2011 vintage is not easy to handle.

Smith Haut Lafitte not only makes great white and red wine from Bordeaux in Pessac Léognan, they are also at the cutting edge of technology. They were one of the first Bordeaux wine producers to begin using optical sorting, which came in handy with the difficult 2011 Bordeaux harvest. Fabien Teitgen, long-time general manager, joined us for a long detailed conversation about what happened at Smith Hau...

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A linear, very focused white wine from Bordeaux with sharp pointed acidity which will no doubt soften in a few years. The palate has amazing depth and detailed flavours including star fruit and dragon fruit notes. Good concentration and layers of flavours. Very long, well made wine for long term aging. »

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Origin

Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux

Vintage Quality

Above Average
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