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Château Latour has played an important role in the region’s history. Knowledge of the past is valuable in helping us to understand the property’s current reputation. Fortunately, numerous archives have been preserved over the centuries enabling us to establish an accurate picture of the past. This unique heritage shows us an extraordinary stability and continuity in the life of the property and those who have worked there during its long history, which has no doubt been an important factor in the exceptional regularity and quality of the wines.
The oldest document mentioning Latour dates from 1331 and is an authorisation granted to Gaucelme de Castillon by Lord Pons to build a fortified tower in the parish of Saint Maubert. Château Latour then appears in the Jean Froissart’s « Chronicles » in 1378. This was the time of the Hundred Years War and the « Tour de Saint Maubert » was a fortress to guard the estuary, manned by Breton soldiers for the King of France. After a three-day siege, the Anglo-Gascon army seized the fortress and installed a garrison.
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On the nose, the Château Latour Grand Vin 2009 unfolds a fascinating bouquet of dark fruits and an impressive array of aromas. Intense aromas of ripe black currants, cassis, black cherries, and plums dominate, accompanied by subtle notes of cedarwood, tobacco, spices, and a hint of chocolate. This aromatic composition lends the wine incredible depth and complexity.
On the palate, the Château Latour Grand Vin 2009 reveals exceptional structure and impressive balance. The ripe fruit aromas unfold with great intensity and are accompanied by silky, well-integrated tannins. The wine exhibits impressive concentration and density, balanced by remarkable freshness and a precise acidity structure. The finish is long, persistent, and highly complex, with a harmonious interplay of fruit, spice, and mineral notes.
