Wines Pauillac Château Latour - Les Forts de Latour - 2017

Wine Profile

Bordeaux - Pauillac

Château Latour

Les Forts de Latour

2017

Information

Packaging	Bottle (75cl)
Style	Wines
Colour	Red
Vintage	2017
Country	France
Type of Appellation	AOC
Region	Bordeaux
Appellation	Pauillac
Estate	Latour
Cuvée	Les Forts de Latour
Alcohol by volume	13 %
Current phase	Maturity

Market Price

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	Bottle (75cl)
2025	£155.16

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Aging Stages

Youth

2017 - 2021

Maturity

2022 - 2026

Peak

2027 - 2036

Decline

2037 - 2046+

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Château Latour's "Les Forts de Latour" 2017 is a prestigious wine from the revered Bordeaux region, specifically the Pauillac appellation in the Médoc sub-region. This red wine is a blend, which traditionally includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and possibly a touch of Cabernet Franc or Petit Verdot, contributing to its complexity and depth. The 2017 vintage in Bordeaux was marked by challenging weather, including frost, yet experienced producers like Château Latour utilised meticulous vineyard management to craft wines with impressive quality. The vineyard's terroir, characterised by gravelly soils with excellent drainage, is ideal for growing Cabernet Sauvignon, imparting the wine with structure and longevity.

The Bordeaux region, especially Médoc, boasts a maritime climate, moderated by the nearby Atlantic Ocean, which provides a longer growing season. The gravel soils, layered with sand and clay, contribute minerality and elegance to the wines, with Pauillac particularly noted for producing robust and powerful reds. Château Latour has a storied history dating back to the 14th century, becoming a bastion of quality and consistency.

Les Forts de Latour 2017 pairs beautifully with dishes that can stand up to its rich and robust profile. Consider roasted lamb with rosemary, classic beef Wellington, or a hearty duck breast with berry reduction. For regional pairings, a Bordeaux classic such as entrecôte à la bordelaise would be sublime, with its flavours of wine and shallot complementing the wine's tannic structure.

For optimal enjoyment, decanting is recommended to allow the wine to breathe and reveal its intricate aromas and flavours. Serve at a temperature of 16-18°C, which will enhance the wine's bouquet of dark fruits, like blackberry and cassis, alongside notes of cedar and a hint of tobacco. Allow the wine to open up in the glass, savouring each layer as it unfolds.

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