Latour 2009 (barrel sample) 98-100p

Tasted twice - last time in April 2011. Consistent notes. It was multidimensional in every “corner”, chocolate, mocha and black cherries, ripe tannin with exquisite balance. Incredibly complex, awesome depth, exquisite richness, balance and length. A legend.

Latour 2008 97p

Tasted twice - last time in April 2011. Inconsistent notes. Improved a lot since first sip of barrel sample. Classic style of high level Bordeaux wine and classic Latour with tobacco and leather flavors, the nose was extremely catchy, elegant and sophisticated with intense black cherries. On the palate it had multiple flavors and extremely long aftertaste. Awesome effort.

Latour 2007 92p

Tasted twice - last time in April 2011. Consistent notes This wine was silky in fruit and tannins with exquisite balance. On the elegant side, very seductive with soft and long finish. It really shows its feminine side!

Latour 2006 96p

Tasted three times - last time in April 2011. Consistent notes. Similar to 2008 but with less intensity and ripeness of the fruit. Stunning quality.

Latour 2005 100p

Tasted three times - last time in May 2008. Consistent notes. It had almost coal-black color, dense and with powerful nose of black cherries, blueberries and blackcurrants. Incredibly sophisticated and multidimensional on the palate with enormous load of super ripe berries and silky tannins, stunning balance and aromatic fruit of highest quality. Finished with an aftertaste, which lasted for about two minutes. It's already legendary and it's sure bet for 30-40 years of cellaring.

Latour 2004 96p

Tasted three times - last time in April 2014. Consistent notes. Dense, deep red color. Thick aroma of cherries and chocolate, tight, refined, rich and splendidly balanced. Long finish. Wonderful quality.

Latour 2003 98p

Tasted twice - last time in April 2006. Consistent notes. Deep red. It had seductive nose of perfectly ripe blackcurrants, incredibly deep and intense. Iron strong structure with enormous depth and length and mega long aftertaste. Despite record hot August, grapes didn't seem to have suffered a heat stroke at all, for there wasn't the slightest indication of warm/jammy fruit in this wine. This was Latour, when it really blossoms. Exceptional quality, which requires 25-30 years in the cellar.

Latour 2002 94p

Tasted twice - last time in April 2006. Consistent notes. Intense aroma of blackcurrants, really fine lusciousness and load, splendid structure and depth. First sips were of the light character, but suddenly something happened. Wine became stronger and sappier, and with very long aftertaste. Brilliant wine for this vintage, and which can be enjoyed in the next 15-20 years.

Latour 2001 95p

Tasted in April 2006. A stunningly aromatic, beautifully constructed wine with exemplary balance, depth, nuance-richness and impressive length. It was packed with luscious blackcurrants and silky tannins. It wasn't Latour of giant look, but a wine with softer shapes. Exquisite enjoyment in the next 20-25 years.

Latour 2000 99p

Tasted in March 2006. Almost black red. A breathless wine with extremely intense aroma of perfectly ripe blackcurrants and blueberries. Ultra concentrated berries with delightful lusciousness on the palate. Extravagantly deep, extravagantly strong structure and impressive width. Angels sing! Sure bet to cellar it in at least 30 years from now on.

Latour 1996 96p

Tasted in March 2006. Dark red. Arch typical wine for the property with a solid handful of superbly concentrated fruit and fat tannin. There was plenty of power and vigor, luscious blackcurrants and nuances. There was absolutely nothing to complain about this wine – exceptional quality. It will surely benefit from additional cellaring for at least 20 years.

Latour 1995 94p

Tasted in April 2013. This wine showed mature flavours, touch of coffee and fine complexity. Fine balance and mellow finish. Fine to drink now.

Latour 1994 89p

Tasted in March 2006. The capricious weather in 1994 didn't allow grapes on Left Bank to reach full maturity. Nevertheless, this wine was a really nice one, despite its light texture, with tasty fruit, nice structure and length. It's at its peak now and will stay like that in the next 3-5 years.

Latour 1990 96p

Tasted in May 2013.  This wine showed perfectly ripe fruit, truffles, incredibly concentrated, very strong structure, sophisticated, extremely long on the palate. Riveting elegance and finesse.

Latour 1989 92p

Tasted in June 2014. Tight, pencil, fine balance and structure, fine complexity and length. Rather strong backbone and very good balance. Lacks a bit more concentration to be really great.

Latour 1982 100p

Tasted three times - last time in March 2006. Consistent notes. Incredible intensity of everything. Fantastic on the nose and palate. Breathless richness of nuances and length. Truly a masterpiece with a bang! Keeps easily for another 20-25 years horizontally.

Latour 1979 92p

Tasted in March 2006. Dark red. Had intense nose and palate of ripe blackcurrants with delicious sweetness, spicy fruit. Strong tannin, which however wasn't allowed to dominate. It was meaty wine with splendid structure and long aftertaste. All in all, it was an extremely successful wine in one of the so-called lesser vintages. This wine should be able to entertain us in additional 5-7 years.

Latour 1976 86p

Tasted in March 2006. Medium red. Quite light and old on the palate with clear flavors of well-preserved marmalade. Dry tannin and dry aftertaste. Surely a bottle, which hadn't been stored properly.

Latour 1975 88p

Tasted in March 2006. Medium red. Ripe berries with a scent of over ripeness. Quite light. Was pleasant on the palate, but quite dry in the aftertaste. Lacked concentration, sweetness and had too dry tannins on the palate, to really be a gilt-edged experience. It won’t profit from additional cellaring.

Latour 1971 0p

Tasted in March 2006. Unfortunately, this wine was corked.

Latour 1970 94p

Tasted in March 2006. Expressed itself as compact, well-structured and powerful wine with splendid depth and lasting aftertaste. Undoubtedly a perfectly stored bottle with 36 years old Latour in stunning form. Will be great pleasure now and in the next 5-10 years.

Latour 1966 89p

Tasted in March 2006. There was a bit more of everything here than in Latour 1964, first of all more lusciousness in the fruit, bigger concentration and bigger length on the palate. It’s great pleasure to drink now.

Latour 1964 88p

Tasted in March 2006. Fine and intense nose of ripe blackcurrants and raspberries. It was packed with tannin, nice structure, tasty and quite entertaining. Ready to drink.

Latour 1961 99p

Tasted in March 2006. A wine, which at first sip had aroma and tasted of purely of Cabernet, and showing delicious blackcurrants, tobacco leaves, mint and leather. Densely built wine, rock solid and ultra concentrated wine with fat and strong tannin, exceptional structure and mega length. It hasn't reached full maturity yet. Will this wine do it after 10 or 20 years, for it seems eternal. We experienced a really perfect bottle at the tasting day!

Latour 1960 94p

Tasted in March 2006. Deep red. Ripe raspberries and raspberry drops on the nose. Very elegant and refined wine with beautiful balance and deliciously sweet aftertaste. It was charming stylish and graceful wine, which just tasted magnificently. It should be able to be like that for additional 4-5 years.

Latour 1958 90p

Tasted in March 2006. Medium red. Fine and aromatic blackcurrant nose with some sweetness. Well-balanced, reliable, but quite light wine, which finished quite well in the aftertaste. Ready to drink and by the way a really good Latour in this off vintage.

Latour 1956 85p

Tasted in March 2006. Medium red. Scent of vanilla pudding on the nose. It was quite tart and light on the palate with short aftertaste. Not the wine to be excited about.

Latour 1955 92p

Tasted in March 2006. Deep red. It was charming and pleasant wine on the nose with luscious berries (blackcurrants and raspberries). Fine balance, splendid structure and long lasting aftertaste. More elegance than power here, and probably not a perfectly stored bottle we tasted, concerning this vintage. Mature wine.

Latour 1953 91p

Tasted in March 2006. Medium red. Latour made in light version with luscious blackcurrants, well-crafted and with fine length on the palate. There was a fight in this wine about who was in driving seat between fruit and tannin, but either of the competitors hadn't been able to take command on its own. Wine was in splendid condition, but should be consumed in 1-2 years.

Latour 1951 87p

Tasted in March 2006. Close to Latour 1958 concerning style, but barely so well-balanced and aromatic. It’s lovely wine for quick consumption.

Latour 1950 89p

Tasted in March 2006. Reminded really much of Latour 1955, but the wine here was lighter and barely so long in the aftertaste. It had peaked several years ago.

Latour 1949 0p

Tasted in March 2006. This was a wine which I believe went dead on one of its countless travels around the world. We disagreed however on this wine, just as we did with 1948.

Latour 1948 85p

Tasted in March 2006. Ugh ! It was quite confused wine, where tannins ruled. Nice fruit and length, otherwise there wasn't that much to write about. Some of participants in the tasting found this wine to be young and fresh, but I really didn't!

Latour 1947 0p

Tasted in March 2006. This wine had passed away.

Latour 1946 87p

Tasted in March 2006. A mature wine, rather tart, but quite tasty anyway. Quite light wine with lovely concentration and nice aftertaste. Not at all a failed shot!

Latour 1945 86p

Tasted in March 2006. Champignon flavors, but otherwise nicely constructed wine. Nice fruit and length. Not really my cup of the. The man behind tasting told me, that this bottle had always stayed one place and it was in Sweden. Despite that, it didn't really impress.

Latour 1943 86p

Tasted in March 2006. It was very mature wine, somewhat tart and quite light, but with relatively good balance. Had peaked 10-15 years ago and was well on the way to dry out.

Latour 1929 93p

Tasted in June 1990. Silky and pleasant with truffles and cherries, perfectly balanced, soft and long aftertaste. Great treat.

Latour 1928 0p

Tasted in March 2006. This wine had unfortunately passed away.

Latour 1919 88p

Tasted in March 2006. Red brown. Looked like well-preserved wine with fine, mature aromas on the nose, good balance and quite tasty. This wine was quite a success concerning the vintage.

Latour 1919 is carefully decanted by our sommelier during tasting in March 2006

Latour 1904 92p

Tasted in March 2006. German bottling. Color like pale tea. Stood up as surprisingly well-made wine with fine balance, pure and vivid and quite luscious. A delightful experience. An old lady with quite a spark!