Château Latour 2016

Tasting Notes

The Story Behind This Wine

The 2016 vintage of Château Latour captures the sheer might of its prime gravel terroir located right on the edge of the Gironde estuary. Benefiting from optimal climatic conditions during the growing season, the estate's old vines—particularly the prized parcel surrounding the tower known as L'Enclos—produced Cabernet Sauvignon of extraordinary concentration and structural integrity. Vinified with precise control and aged in French oak barrels, the 2016 vintage is built for the ages, requiring decades of cellaring to fully reveal its breathtaking complexity. On the secondary market, Latour trades with exceptional liquidity and prestige, especially given the estate's unique release model of holding wines until they reach optimal readiness. Securing Château Lafite's fierce rival, Château Latour 2016, anchors a collection with an indestructible monument of winemaking history, ensuring peerless prestige and long-term value.

Historical Background

Guarded by its iconic 17th-century tower overlooking the Gironde estuary, Latour has long stood as the most powerful and concentrated of all Bordeaux First Growths.