Château LATOUR-MARTILLAC
Dry white Grand cru classé
- 2021
- Pessac-Leognan white
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 in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025) : 93/100 Coup de ♥ “Latour-Martillac blanc 2021 shows an otherwise more nuanced and profound character. Distinguished, with no vinification or ageing signature, it unfurls 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.”.
Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2023): 91/100 “Latour-Martillac Blanc 2021 offers an intriguing blend of Sauvignon Blanc-driven liveliness and Semillon-influenced mid-palate creaminess. Dried pear, chamomile, mint, citrus peel and white flowers develop nicely as this charming effusive dry white opens a little to the air.”
- To keep or to drink :
- Ready to drink
- Apogée :
- 2025-2034
- Alcohol degree :
- 13%
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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 2023 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 90/100 "The 2023 Latour-Martillac Blanc has an attractive bouquet, with hints of white flower, the tincture, the malic fruit. Good intensity. The palate is fresh and vibrant. Ample weight with a dash of pepper, not persistent and yet it should still drink well for several years."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2026-2034
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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:
- 2024-2032
- Alcohol degree:
- 13.5%
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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!
The 2023 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 93/100 "The 2023 Latour-Martillac has quite a voluminous bouquet with blackberry, violet and black olive scents, becoming increasingly floral with aeration. Fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with finely sculpted tannins, beautifully balanced with a harmonious, silky-smooth finish. This is better than the white and should age gracefully in bottle."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2036
- Alcohol degree:
- 13.5%
- Grape varieties:
- 66% Cabernet sauvignon, 20% Merlot,14% Petit verdot
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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 2022 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2026): 93/100 "Ample, smoky (an empyreumatic “charcoal” aspect that highlights the deep black fruit), warm but distinguished, Latour-Martillac displays great consistency of flavour, with remarkable length, the wine tightening and becoming more precise as it is tasted. Despite its very classic style, it does not shy away from the character of the vintage; both sunny and strongly structured, it demands attention and, above all, patience."
Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 93/100 "The 2022 Latour-Martillac is powerful, brooding wine, just as it was en primeur. A blast of dark red fruit, leather, spice, dried herbs and licorice are delineated in the glass. The 2022 packs a pretty intense punch. A few years in bottle will help to some degree."
J-M Quarin (February 2025): 89/100 "Beautiful dark red. Moderately intense, fruity nose. Warm touch. The wine starts out fruity and tasty before the finish becomes a little grippier. Average length."
Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 94/100
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2027-2038
- Alcohol degree:
- 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!
The 2021 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 90/100 “Still a little austere, as during en primeur tastings, this wine nevertheless possesses the necessary balance to evolve favorably.”
Vinous (Antonio Galloni - December 2023): 91/100 “Latour-Martillac 2021 is a very pretty, open wine. An explosion of red and purplish fruits, spices, rose petals, lavender, menthol and mocha opens the ball. All the elements are so well balanced. Silky tannins and floral overtones on the finish add to an air of refinement. The 2021 is understated and classy all the way."
Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 94/100
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2025-2033
- Alcohol degree:
- 13.5%
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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!
The 2020 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N.Martin - January 2024): 92+/100 “The 2020 La Tour-Martillac has a delightfully complex bouquet with blackberry, bilberry, damp loamy soil and cedar. Fresh, vibrant, the palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins. Touches of sea salt and black olive emerge toward the finish. Excellent.”
La Revue du Vin de France (September 2023): 92/100 “Beautiful fullness, discreet acidity, a long finish set against a firm, flavorful grain. Like the red of the same vintage, this is a wine for the future."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2026-2037
- Alcohol degree:
- 14%