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2017 Chateau Latour Les Forts de Latour – Structured Pauillac Second Wine
The 2017 Chateau Latour Les Forts de Latour reflects the precision and depth associated with this renowned Pauillac estate. As the second wine of Chateau Latour, Les Forts draws from select parcels on gravel-rich soils, delivering structure, balance, and a clear expression of its Left Bank terroir.
Tasting Notes
The nose opens with blackcurrant, cedar, crushed stone, and subtle floral tones. On the palate, the wine is firm yet refined, offering dark fruit layered with mineral nuance and fine tannins. Fresh acidity supports a long, composed finish marked by graphite and savory complexity.
Winemaking & Vineyard Details
The blend is led by Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and a small proportion of Petit Verdot, sourced from mature vines within the Latour estate. Fermentation is conducted parcel by parcel before aging in French oak barrels to refine texture and integrate structure. The 2017 season, shaped by early frost and careful vineyard management, yielded fruit of concentration and clarity.
Investment & Collectibility
Les Forts de Latour has earned recognition as one of Bordeaux’s most distinguished second wines. The 2017 vintage offers accessibility in youth while retaining the structural backbone and aging potential valued by collectors seeking Pauillac pedigree at a more approachable level.
Vintage Insights & Accolades
The 2017 Bordeaux vintage required meticulous vineyard selection following early frost events. At Latour, these conditions resulted in a focused and elegant wine reflecting disciplined craftsmanship.
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2017 Chateau Latour Les Forts de Latour – Structured Pauillac Second Wine
The 2017 Chateau Latour Les Forts de Latour reflects the precision and depth associated with this renowned Pauillac estate. As the second wine of Chateau Latour, Les Forts draws from select parcels on gravel-rich soils, delivering structure, balance, and a clear expression of its Left Bank terroir.
Tasting Notes
The nose opens with blackcurrant, cedar, crushed stone, and subtle floral tones. On the palate, the wine is firm yet refined, offering dark fruit layered with mineral nuance and fine tannins. Fresh acidity supports a long, composed finish marked by graphite and savory complexity.
Winemaking & Vineyard Details
The blend is led by Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and a small proportion of Petit Verdot, sourced from mature vines within the Latour estate. Fermentation is conducted parcel by parcel before aging in French oak barrels to refine texture and integrate structure. The 2017 season, shaped by early frost and careful vineyard management, yielded fruit of concentration and clarity.
Investment & Collectibility
Les Forts de Latour has earned recognition as one of Bordeaux’s most distinguished second wines. The 2017 vintage offers accessibility in youth while retaining the structural backbone and aging potential valued by collectors seeking Pauillac pedigree at a more approachable level.
Vintage Insights & Accolades
The 2017 Bordeaux vintage required meticulous vineyard selection following early frost events. At Latour, these conditions resulted in a focused and elegant wine reflecting disciplined craftsmanship.
Explore Related Collections
2017 Chateau Latour Les Forts de Latour – Structured Pauillac Second Wine
The 2017 Chateau Latour Les Forts de Latour reflects the precision and depth associated with this renowned Pauillac estate. As the second wine of Chateau Latour, Les Forts draws from select parcels on gravel-rich soils, delivering structure, balance, and a clear expression of its Left Bank terroir.
Tasting Notes
The nose opens with blackcurrant, cedar, crushed stone, and subtle floral tones. On the palate, the wine is firm yet refined, offering dark fruit layered with mineral nuance and fine tannins. Fresh acidity supports a long, composed finish marked by graphite and savory complexity.
Winemaking & Vineyard Details
The blend is led by Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and a small proportion of Petit Verdot, sourced from mature vines within the Latour estate. Fermentation is conducted parcel by parcel before aging in French oak barrels to refine texture and integrate structure. The 2017 season, shaped by early frost and careful vineyard management, yielded fruit of concentration and clarity.
Investment & Collectibility
Les Forts de Latour has earned recognition as one of Bordeaux’s most distinguished second wines. The 2017 vintage offers accessibility in youth while retaining the structural backbone and aging potential valued by collectors seeking Pauillac pedigree at a more approachable level.
Vintage Insights & Accolades
The 2017 Bordeaux vintage required meticulous vineyard selection following early frost events. At Latour, these conditions resulted in a focused and elegant wine reflecting disciplined craftsmanship.
Explore Related Collections
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