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Tasting the 73 is often a pleasant surprise. The nose is spicy with notes of cedar and while the palate is not particularly concentrated, there is a delightful lingering balance between fruit and tannins.
Wine Description
The Story
The chateau makes three different wines. The so-called grand vin, that is Château Latour itself, a second wine called Les Forts de Latour and a third wine simply called Pauillac. The grand vin comes from the original part of the vineyards, called the Enclos. This is the most prestigious part of the vineyard where the vines have a fine view of the Gironde estuary. The tradition in Bordeaux says that vines that overlook the water make the best w...
Wine Information
After a mild, sunny March, budbreak occurred on 1 April. Temperatures rose in late April accompanied by a few showers. Flowering began in early June and despite frequent rain, proceeded normally in high temperatures. The hot, heavy weather continued until 15 July, when it became cooler until the end of the month. August was perfect, hot and dry, without the vines suffering from a lack of water. September was overcast but remained dry until hea...
