In Bond Fine Wine. 2008 Forts de Latour, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France. Second wine • Red Bordeaux in 12x75cl. Top critic score: 92/100 (NM). Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Robert Parker (RP) — 91–93/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 30/04/2009 · Drink 2009-2029
The second wine seems to have picked up most of the Merlot from the Latour vineyards (31.5% Merlot and 66.5% Cabernet Sauvignon dominate the blend). The 2008 Les Forts de Latour is a forward, pure wine displaying remarkably sweet tannins along with aromas of black currants, forest floor, and a hint of underbrush. Opulent, round, and generous, it should drink well for 15-20 years, possibly longer…
Robert Parker (RP) — 91/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 03/05/2011
A strong effort, this 2008 exhibits a dark ruby/purple color, more minerality than the 2010 and hints of cedarwood, black currants, underbrush and forest floor. This round, generous blend of 66.5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33.5% Merlot should easily last for two decades or more.
Stephen Tanzer (ST) — 91/100 · Vinous, 01/07/2011
Deep red-ruby. Oaky aromas and flavors of sweet berries, licorice and spices. Silky and sweet on entry, then quite broad and suave in the middle, with ripe balancing acids giving shape to the wine's flavors. Finishes with broad, serious, building tannins and excellent length. A strong showing for this wine, which is built to age.