Chateau Latour, 1972 Red Wine

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Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe

Bottle size: 75cl

ABV: 12%

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Description

Château Latour, 1972
Pauillac – Premier Grand Cru Classé

The 1972 vintage in Bordeaux was shaped by a challenging growing season, producing lighter, more restrained wines across the Médoc. Yet at the very top of the hierarchy, estates such as Château Latour demonstrated their ability to craft wines of structure and dignity even in less celebrated years. As one of the five First Growths of the 1855 Classification, Latour is renowned for its consistency, depth and longevity, rooted in its exceptional terroir around the Enclos vineyard overlooking the Gironde estuary.

The estate’s Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend, drawn from deep gravel soils, lends structure and classical Pauillac character even in modest vintages.

Tasting Notes:
Now mature in appearance with garnet hues and brick tones at the rim, the nose is subtle and evolved. Aromas of redcurrant, cedar and dried herbs are layered with notes of tobacco leaf, leather and earthy minerality. With time in the glass, hints of forest floor and gentle spice emerge. On the palate it is medium-bodied and composed, the tannins fully integrated, offering flavours of dried red fruits, graphite and understated oak. The finish is dry, elegant and reflective of the vintage’s lighter structure.

Serving & Food Pairing:
Best served at cellar temperature. Decant briefly to allow the wine to open. A fitting companion to roast lamb, game birds or simple, classic French cuisine.

Summary:
A mature and historically significant First Growth from a challenging year, Château Latour 1972 offers classical Pauillac character and refined structure — a testament to the resilience and pedigree of one of Bordeaux’s greatest estates.

Condition

Upper shoulder, bin soiled label, slight capsule tarnish

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