Chateau Latour 1999
- Producer Chateau Latour
- Blend 100% Red Bordeaux Blend
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- Appellation Pauillac
- UPC 3330251001226
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Item# 1671-99
Wine Spectator
93pt
Wine Advocate
94pt
Tasting Notes
A vintage with great character. Dark, complex, balanced, with
excellent concentration, rich in fruit. Our first impressions on tasting
were of aromas of very ripe black cherries, wild strawberries,
blackcurrants and plums. The tannins are silky, the palate is long and
sleek, with great freshness.
Weather Conditions
The winter was drier than normal. The first Merlot budbreak was on
20 March and the Cabernet Sauvignons on 5 April. Dry, hot weather
followed, accelerating the opening of the buds. Subsequently rain,
cold and wind delayed the vines' growth. Very fortunately, the
weather quickly improved in May. The end of June and July were
particularly hot with temperatures of between 30 and 35 Celsius. August
was more difficult because regular showers increased the risk of
disease. The sun stayed out properly after 20 August. On 14
September the first grapes to enter the vats confirmed the vintage's
great richness. The harvests ended on 30 September.
