Latour a Pomerol 2011

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Tasting Notes

Good deep ruby-red. Deep aromas of blackcurrant, mocha and molasses, with hints of sweet spices and loam. At once sweet and firm, with sound acidity lifting the wine's rich flavors of black cherry, leather and truffle. Thick but not fat, finishing with a firm tannic spine and excellent persistence.

Score: 90

Ian D'Agata, Vinous.com 01 July 2014

This well-known estate, long owned by the Jean-Pierre Moueix family, has been making strides over recent vintages to hopefully get back to the legendary quality level of vintages in the late forties, fifties, and early sixties. The 2011 possesses a healthy dark ruby/plum color, a broad, expansive mouthfeel, and plenty of jammy cherry, spice, earth and truffle notes. Rich, medium-bodied, pure and front end-loaded, this seductive effort can be drunk now or cellared for 12-15 years.

Score: 89

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2014-2029 01 April 2014

Shows good density, with raspberry, bitter plum coulis and red currant paste notes that lend a slightly compact feel for now. The lively spice and rooibos tea hints that line the finish should emerge more with cellaring. Best from 2015 through 2025.

Score: 91

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2015-2025 31 March 2014

Extremely perfumed red with plums and flowers on the nose. Full to medium body with integrated tannins and a juicy finish. Well done. Better after 2016.

Score: 90

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Maturity: 2016+ 18 February 2014

Tasted at JP Moueix. The Latour-a-Pomerol has a more backward nose compared to its peers. Natural blackberry and raspberry fruit, wild hedgerow with subtle dried herb notes emerging with time in the glass. There is a gravel-like note one normally associated with La Grave-a-Pomerol. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins on the entry. It is very well balanced, very refined, but constitutes a more introspective Latour-a-Pomerol compared to recent vintages. I just need a little more depth and structure on the finish to merit a higher score, although it usually fills out nicely during maturation.

Score: 90 - 92

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 May 2012