Château Latour Martillac 2016, Pessac-Léognan Cru Classé - Parker 93
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Château Latour-Martillac 2016
Appellation : Pessac-Léognan - Cru Classé de Graves
Vintage : 2016
Ownership : Family estate based in Martillac, on quaternary gravel terroirs, owned by the Kressmann family since 1871 and classified Cru Classé in 1953
Blending & ageing
- 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot
- Matured for 18-20 months in barrels, around 40% of which are new
Tasting
Colour: Deep red, dense garnet
Nose: Intense expression of ripe red and black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry, kirsch), accompanied by notes of liquorice, cocoa, tobacco and aromatic herbs (sage, laurel), set against a background of terroir (iron, sand)
Palate: Balanced structure, powerful but silky tannins, combining fruity power, saline freshness, dark spices and chocolate. Long, persistent finish
Scores
- Robert Parker (Wine Advocate, Lisa Perrotti-Brown) - 93 pts
- James Suckling - 93-94 pts
- Neal Martin (Vinous) - 92-94 pts :
- Jancis Robinson - 16/20
- Decanter (Jane Anson) - 95 pts
- Wine Enthusiast (Roger Voss) - 94-96 pts
Wine and food pairing
Perfect with grilled red meats, roast lamb, game birds, stews and mature cheeses. Its saline freshness and elegant structure also pair well with dishes in sauce or wild mushrooms.
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Data sheet
| Volume | 0,75l |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Alcohol | 13,5° |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites. |
| Packing | OWC 6 bottles |
| Vines | Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Merlot 32%, Petit Verdot 8% |
| Storage advice | Great cellaring potential |
| Consumption guidelines | Drink between 16 and 18°C. |
| Taste | Dry |
| Producer | SAS Vignobles Jean Kressmann, 8 Chemin Latour, 33650 Martillac, France |
| Bottling | Mis en bouteille au Château |
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