Les Forts de Latour 2018
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Les Forts de Latour 2018: The Second Wine of Château Latour
Les Forts de Latour 2018 is the second wine of the legendary Château Latour, produced by the Société Civile du Vignoble de Château Latour from vines just outside the First Growth's own plots in Pauillac, and imported to Canada via Une Sélection de Joanne, Bordeaux. It carries the same winemaking rigor as its famous sibling in a more approachable, earlier drinking style, making it a considered choice for milestone anniversaries, executive gifts and any recipient who already knows their Bordeaux.
Tasting Experience: Cassis, Violet and Smoked Tobacco
A Cabernet Sauvignon led blend of about 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot and a small share of Petit Verdot, the 2018 shows heady aromas of dark fruit, violet petals and pencil lead, lifted by sweet spice and liquorice. The palate is powerful and full bodied, with fine grained tannins, a savory core and a fresh, mineral finish built on real Pauillac structure.
Elegant Presentation: Second Wine, First Growth Pedigree
The label reads as unmistakably Château Latour, understated and serious rather than showy. Paired with Vyno's gift packaging, a wooden bottle box or premium stemware, Les Forts de Latour arrives as a complete, considered gift for a recipient who will recognize the name the moment they read the label.
Serving Tips: Give This Wine Time to Open
Decant for 60 to 90 minutes and serve at 16 to 18°C in a large Bordeaux glass. It rewards patience both in the glass tonight and in the cellar over the years ahead.
Gifting Les Forts de Latour 2018
This is a strong pick for client appreciation, corporate gifting, a milestone anniversary or a congratulations gift for a recipient who values appellation and classification as much as flavor. Add a personalized note to mark the occasion.
Perfect Pairings: Culinary Harmony
- Grilled ribeye steak: The wine's firm tannins and cassis core stand up to the char and richness of a well marbled ribeye.
- Herb crusted rack of lamb: Rosemary and thyme echo the wine's own violet and liquorice spice notes for a classic Pauillac match.
- Aged Comté cheese: A nutty, aged cheese softens the wine's structure while the fruit stays bright alongside it.
- Dark chocolate and espresso tart: Smoked tobacco and liquorice notes find an easy partner in a bittersweet, espresso laced dessert.
On the nose & palate
Structure
Serving
Pairs with
- Grilled Ribeye Steak
- Firm tannins and a cassis core stand up to the char and richness of a well marbled ribeye.
- Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb
- Rosemary and thyme echo the wine's own violet and liquorice spice notes for a classic Pauillac match.
- Aged Comté Cheese
- A nutty, aged cheese softens the wine's structure while the fruit stays bright alongside it.
- Dark Chocolate and Espresso Tart
- Smoked tobacco and liquorice notes find an easy partner in a bittersweet, espresso laced dessert.
- Type
- Red Wine
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
- Region
- Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
- Producer
- Château Latour (Société Civile du Vignoble de Château Latour)
- Alcohol
- 14%
- Size
- 750mL
- Sugar content
- 3 g/L
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