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Château Latour Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2001
A brilliant offering, which should be drinkable much earlier than the blockbuster 2000, the 2001 Latour boasts an inky/ruby/purple color to the rim as well as a glorious bouquet of black currants, crushed stones, vanilla, and hints of truffles and oak. A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and the balance primarily Merlot with a touch of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it reveals a sweetness on the palate that is atypical for such a young Latour. The beautiful integration of tannin, acidity, and wood is stunning. The wine flows across the palate with fabulous texture, purity, and presence. This luscious, full-bodied Latour was surprisingly open-knit on the three occasions I tasted it from bottle. However, do not mistake its aging ability as this 2001, despite its precociousness, will last 20-25 years. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2025. Robert Parker
Ratings on Delectable
Jeremy Shanker 
Sommelier at RN74
A baby still. Bottle recorked at chateau in 2014. Lighter bodied than expected. Cassis & Graphite.
A baby still. Bottle recorked at chateau in 2014. Lighter bodied than expected. Cassis & Graphite.
9.3
Jon Anderson
2001
2001
9.5
Daron Watson
sweet fruit but drying (ashen?) pencils shavings
sweet fruit but drying (ashen?) pencils shavings
9.6
Gregory Fulchiero
Subtle cedar, and worn leather, with some pitted dark fruit - won't hold up in 10 years as well as the 1990 has done
Subtle cedar, and worn leather, with some pitted dark fruit - won't hold up in 10 years as well as the 1990 has done
9.2
David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
Brighter dark fruit, juicy, round, wet black earth, coffee grounds, saddlewood, black licorice, dusty oak on the finish.
Brighter dark fruit, juicy, round, wet black earth, coffee grounds, saddlewood, black licorice, dusty oak on the finish.
9.3
James Parker Huston, CWE
Sommelier Charlie Palmer
Young and fun!
Young and fun!
9.8Mark Freund
Classy and drinking terrific now.
Classy and drinking terrific now.
9.4
Robert Cunningham
Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop
Lovely balance and elegance
Lovely balance and elegance
8.8Remi Cohen
Director of Winemaking & Viticulture Cliff Lede Wines
Maggie for the Lede Family Wine retreat in LA. Thanks Cliff!
Maggie for the Lede Family Wine retreat in LA. Thanks Cliff!
9.8
Alan Murray
Fredric says this is the style he wants to make. Interesting.
Fredric says this is the style he wants to make. Interesting.
8.7
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