Château LATOUR-MARTILLAC
Grand cru classé
- 2016
- Pessac-Léognan red
In both large and small years, Latour-Martillac produces each time a remarkably distinctive and balanced wine, the sure value of the appellation. The same regularity being displayed in its prices, Latour-Martillac has become a priority choice in Pessac-Léognan.
Promoted to two stars in the Revue du Vin de France's 2023 guide for the whole of his work, in red as in white!
The 2016 vintage is rated 93/100 by Neal Martin “The 2016 Latour-Martillac offers classic Pessac-Léognan scents on the nose: black fruit, black olive and a touch of sage, plus hints of blue fruit that emerge with time.” (Déc. 2018)
- To keep or to drink :
- Ready to drink
- Apogée :
- 2023-2035
From the same producer
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The Latour-Martillac white wine is aromatic, straightforward and has excellent ageing potential. It is one of the most consistent and interesting wines in the appellation, and holds up formidably well to ageing (10 years or more).
The 2021 vintage is rated 93/100 by the Revue du Vin de France “It has a very fine shape on the palate, with acidity that is never sharp, enveloped by the elegant flesh of the estate's Semillon grapes (43% of the blend). The restrained elegance of the finish is to be commended. It will age very well”. (September 2024)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2023-2032
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The Latour-Martillac white wine is aromatic, straightforward and has excellent ageing potential. It is one of the most consistent and interesting wines in the appellation, and holds up formidably well to ageing (10 years or more).
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2023-2032
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The Latour-Martillac white wine is aromatic, straightforward and has excellent ageing potential. It is one of the most consistent and interesting wines in the appellation, and holds up formidably well to ageing (10 years or more).
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2023-2032
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In both large and small years, Latour-Martillac produces each time a remarkably distinctive and balanced wine, the sure value of the appellation. The same regularity being displayed in its prices, Latour-Martillac has become a priority choice in Pessac-Léognan.
Promoted to two stars in the Revue du Vin de France's 2023 guide for the whole of his work, in red as in white!
The 2021 vintage is rated 90/100 by the Revue du Vin de France “Still a little austere, as is the case during en primeur tastings, this wine nevertheless possesses the necessary balance to evolve favorably.” (September 2024)
Rated 91/100 by Neal Martin “The palate is medium-bodied, well-defined, taut and crisp. It has fine sapidity on the finish, though it just lacks sustain on the aftertaste.” (Nov. 2023)
Also rated 91/100 by Antonio Galloni “The 2021 Latour-Martillac is a very pretty, open-knit wine. A burst of red/purplish fruit, spice, rose petal, lavender, menthol and mocha makes a strong opening statement. The 2021 is understated and classy all the way.” (Dec. 2023)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2025-2033
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In both large and small years, Latour-Martillac produces each time a remarkably distinctive and balanced wine, the sure value of the appellation. The same regularity being displayed in its prices, Latour-Martillac has become a priority choice in Pessac-Léognan.
Promoted to two stars in the Revue du Vin de France's 2023 guide for the whole of his work, in red as in white!
A fine 2020 vintage, rated 92/100 by La Revue du Vin de France "lovely fullness, discreet acidity, long finish with a firm, flavoursome texture. Like the red of the same vintage, this is a wine for the future". (September 2023)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
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In both large and small years, Latour-Martillac produces each time a remarkably distinctive and balanced wine, the sure value of the appellation. The same regularity being displayed in its prices, Latour-Martillac has become a priority choice in Pessac-Léognan.
Promoted to two stars in the Revue du Vin de France's 2023 guide for the whole of his work, in red as in white!
Rated 92/100 by the Revue du Vin de France « Solaire, mais conservant une belle fraîcheur aromatique, ce vin tannique et charnu affirme un potentiel indéniable. » (Nov. 2020)
Rated 93/100 par En Magnum « Bien marqué par le merlot, rond et voluptueux en texture, en opposition avec un tannin un peu plus classique. C'est aujourd'hui l'un des étendards de l'appellation et une belle affaire pour l'amateur. » (Avr. 2020)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2024-2035
- Potential alcohol:
- 14.5%
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In both large and small years, Latour-Martillac produces each time a remarkably distinctive and balanced wine, the sure value of the appellation. The same regularity being displayed in its prices, Latour-Martillac has become a priority choice in Pessac-Léognan.
Promoted to two stars in the Revue du Vin de France's 2023 guide for the whole of his work, in red as in white!
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2021-2032
- Potential alcohol:
- 14%