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Latour 1997
€380,00 incl VAT: €459,80
Out of stock
Specification
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Sub Region | |
Bottling | Estate Bottled |
Year | |
Type of Wine | Red wine |
Bottle size | 0.75 L |
Packaging | Loose |
Rating | 89 |
Reviewer | Robert Parker |
Label | vssl |
Capsule | good condition |
Level | neck |
Compared to Lafite ’97, this seems more mature on the nose and lacking the similar sense of harmony. Blackberry, cedar, damson, cigar box – but just lacking some vigour and chutzpah. The palate is better than the nose, harmonious with Latour’s signature firmness. Great definition, more weight than Lafite with notes of blackberry, leather, tobacco and a touch of game leading to a tannic, natural, tobacco-infused finish. A conservative Latour that does not particularly transcend the vintage.
A flavorful, savory Latour, without a great deal of density or power, the 1997 exhibits sweet, walnut-tinged, black currant fruit intertwined with minerals and subtle wood. Nicely-textured, with adequate acidity, ripe tannin, and a medium-bodied finish, this smooth effort should drink well for 12-14 years.