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Forts de Latour (2nd wine of Ch Latour) 2013

Pauillac, Second wine

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Tasting Notes

A tannic and savory red with currant, blackberry and stone character. Full body, chewy texture and a fresh finish. Bright acidity. Iodine, oyster shell and black currant. Drink in 2019.

Score: 92

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Maturity: 2019+ 10 February 2016

This has lots of lively pepper, bay and briar notes leading the way, followed by red and black currant fruit flavors that show good energy. The racy, herb-edged finish is on the tangy side, but this has the flesh for balance. Best from 2017 through 2023.

Score: 89

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2017-2023 01 January 2016

The second wine, the 2013 Les Forts de Latour, is a blend of 62.7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35.1% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc. Approximately 44.5% of the production made it into this wine. Easygoing and supple, it reveals cedary, tobacco leaf notes intermixed with notions of black currants and fresh walnuts. It possesses a Pauillac-like character, but it is neither deep nor long. Drink it over the next 5-6 years.

Score: 87 - 88

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2014-2020 28 August 2014

Dark red cherries, plums, smoke and tobacco meld together gracefully in the 2013 Les Forts de Latour. Layered, supple and caressing on the palate, this is one of the juicier 2013s readers will come across. With its expressive floral and spiced notes, the soft, resonant finish is especially appealing. The blend is 62.7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35.1% Merlot and 2.2% Petit Verdot.

Score: 89 - 91

Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com 01 April 2014