Chateau Latour 2001

Chateau Latour 2001 is a prime example of the Pauillac Grand Cru Classés and bears the unmistakable signature of this traditional winery. The 2001 vintage displays a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated structure, accompanied by fine fruit and a distinctive minerality that impressively reflects the terroir. Critics such as Falstaff, Robert Parker, and Jancis Robinson emphasize its enormous aging potential and the balance between power and finesse. The special feature of this wine lies in the harmony of dense fruit, elegance, and the long, varietal aging of Latour.

In the tasting, the Latour 2001 displays a deep ruby ​​red with intense aromas of cassis, black currants, graphite, and subtle notes of cedar wood and balsamic overtones. On the palate, its structure is impressive: concentrated, well-integrated tannins, fresh acidity, and tremendous length, accompanied by a fine, still youthful freshness. With aeration, the wine unfolds into an even more complex, elegant expression, with its minerality becoming more prominent and the barrel notes fading into the background, clearly reflecting the terroir.

Best drinking period: approximately 2025–2035. Food pairing suggestion: Enjoy the Latour 2001 with grilled beef fillet, lamb chops, or truffle-flavored game dishes; it pairs particularly well with mature hard cheeses such as Comté or Gruyère.