Chateau Latour, 1953 Red Wine
Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe (low shoulder, label bin soiled) Vintage just legible
Excluded from our guarantee
Bottle size: 75cl
Price:
£599.00
Description
The 1953 Château Latour is a rare and distinguished example from one of Bordeaux’s most revered First Growth estates, hailing from a vintage widely regarded as one of the finest of the 20th century. Situated in the heart of Pauillac, Château Latour is renowned for producing wines of immense power, longevity, and aristocratic elegance. Now over 70 years old, this bottle represents not only a remarkable drinking experience for those who appreciate the beauty of mature Bordeaux, but also a valuable piece of vinous history.
In the glass, it would be expected to show a deep garnet core fading to a brick-orange rim, reflecting its graceful ageing. The bouquet is hauntingly complex, with notes of dried blackcurrant, cedarwood, tobacco leaf, and leather intertwined with earthy truffle, graphite, and a touch of violets. Subtle hints of cigar box and forest floor add further depth, the hallmarks of an impeccably aged Pauillac.
On the palate, the 1953 Latour is likely to display a harmonious balance between the fading remnants of its youthful fruit and the tertiary flavours developed over decades. Silky, resolved tannins support layers of cassis, plum, and fig, merging with savoury notes of mushroom, cedar, and iron-like minerality. The finish is long, elegant, and nuanced—an echo of Latour’s legendary structure even after more than seven decades.
The 1953 Château Latour is more than just a great wine—it is an irreplaceable piece of Bordeaux’s history. Whether enjoyed to mark a truly special occasion or kept as a centrepiece in a fine wine collection, it offers the rare opportunity to taste the elegance, complexity, and timeless craftsmanship of one of the Médoc’s most celebrated vintages.
Condition
Label bin soiled - vintage very faint. Corrosion on capsule.
Low shoulder - this wine is excluded from our guarantee as there is an increased risk. It is sold as a collectors item.
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