Pauillac, 1er cru classé

Château Latour 2006
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
In original wooden case. Banded prior to inspection
12 bottles per lot

Type: Red Wine
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend
Region: Pauillac

ABOUT THE WINE
Château Latour is situated in the heart of the Médoc wine region, about 50 km north-west of Bordeaux, where the legend of the vineyards of Bordeaux began. The Château’s prime terroir, l’Enclos, overlooks the estuary of the Gironde river which, over the centuries, has given the vineyard its geological complexity and, on a daily basis, ensures a mild climate. Most of Château Latour’s vines are planted on gravelly hilltops that stand 12 to 16 meters above the Gironde estuary. The fortunate combination of the Gironde, layers’ of gravel on the surface and clay subsoil gives Château Latour’s terroir advantages that few other vineyards can claim. The vineyard currently consists of 90 hectares in production; it is the grapes from the 47 hectares that surround the Château, known as l’Enclos that may potentially be used in the production of the Grand Vin. The estate is planted with about 80% of Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% of Merlot and 2% of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. In the years since 1993, under the leadership of François Pinault and his family, the estate’s owners, significant changes have been made with a view to maintaining Château Latour’s pursuit of excellence in the wines that it produces. In 1998, Frédéric Engerer, who joined the estate early in 1995, was appointed President. Major works started in November 1999 and continued until September 2003. A total renovation of the winery, vat room, wine making facilities and storage areas enabled even greater precision in the production of the wines. A new technical team was also created.