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Latour 1997

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Left Bank > Pauillac
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyCabernet Sauvignon

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Tasting Notes

A flavourful, savoury Latour, without a great deal of density or power, the 1997 exhibits sweet, walnut-tinged, black currant fruit intertwined with minerals and subtle wood. Nicely textured, black currant fruit intertwined with minerals and subtle wood. Nicely textured with adequate acidity, ripe tannin, and a medium-bodied finish, this smooth effort should drink well for 10 years.

86
Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book (4), December 2003

A flavorful, savory Latour, without a great deal of density or power, the 1997 exhibits sweet, walnut-tinged, black currant fruit intertwined with minerals and subtle wood. Nicely-textured, with adequate acidity, ripe tannin, and a medium-bodied finish, this smooth effort should drink well for 12-14 years. Drink 2000-2014

89
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (128), April 2000
90/91
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (122), April 1999
90/92
Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book (3), November 1998

It is composed of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot. This deep ruby/purple-colored claret offers up evolved aromas of cranberry jam intertwined with black currants and Latour's tell-tale, intense minerality. By Latour's standards it is neither immense nor massive, but rather, elegant with a sweet, ripe attack, velvety tannin, medium body, and a round, graceful, stylish finish. This beautifully knit, harmonious Latour is already evolved for such a young age. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2018

90/92
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (116), April 1998
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