Chateau Latour - Pauillac de Latour 2011

WINE ENTHUSIAST: "This wine is characterized by both structure and rich fruitiness. A dark, smoky character brings out the solid tannins that underlie the black currant fruitiness and the balance. Although it doesn't have power, an intensity gives a flavor that lasts in the mouth. Drink this wine from 2018."

WEINWISSER: "Würziges, mineralisches, feinherbes Bouquet, Heidelbeeren, Tabak, Edelhölzer, gut Gummi. Samtener, mittelkräftiger, cremiger Gaumen mit süsser Frucht, feinem Tannin, voller Struktur, würziger Aromatik, langer, Abgang. 17/20 2017 - 2028"

JANCIS ROBINSON: "Certainly speaks of its appellation with the cedar and cigar and wonderfully just-ripe cassis. No expense spared on the nose, it would seem – and the palate is equally fine-tuned, made in a very accessible style that is entirely drinkable now. Perhaps falls a bit short in terms of length, but there is no doubting the pedigree of the ingredients and winemaking."

WINE SPECTATOR: "A tightly coiled version, with a strong iron base that keeps the core of plum, black currant and bitter cherry pinned down for now. A bolt of graphite courses through the finish. This is very solid, showing some serious cut. Best from 2016 through 2026. 12,500 cases made."

JAMES SUCKLING: "This shows a frankness and beauty for a 2011 from the third wine of Latour. Bright and fresh with firm tannins and a currant and berry character. A little lean. Better in 2016."