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The wines were dense, with wild, roasted aromas that were almost exotic for Latour. They showed opulence in their youth, but have remained rich, powerful and very concentrated, noticeably "marked" by the weather conditions for the vintage.
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
1989 was the earliest year for growth since 1893! From the budbreak of the Merlot on 27 March to the harvests, the year offered the perfect vineyard climate. The vines were in full bloom on 29 May and the superb, dry summer accelerated ripening. Green harvests were carried out in early July with about 50% of bunches being removed from young vines to prevent the risk of water stress. The whole region was taken by surprise by the vintage's early...
Vintage 1989
Bordeaux: The 2nd in a trio of great vintages and which produced a large harvest of ripe, rich and fleshy wines which generally possess soft, silky tannins, accompanied by a high alcohol level. It was the hottest summer since 1949 and the harvest began on August 28, the earliest since 1893. The grapes were harvested in dry conditions, the only concern being that some acidity levels were low, which which has led to suggestions that some wines w...
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Average Bottle Price
| 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2011 | 2010 | 2005 | 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 439€ +19.0% | 369€ -14.6% | 432€ +2.6% | 421€ -3.7% | 437€ +29.3% | 338€ +73.3% | 195€ +35.4% | 144€ |
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