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Chateau Latour, Pauillac
1er Grand Cru Classé Pauillac wines
Located in the heart of the Médoc wine region, the chateau's primary land, l'Enclos, overlooks the estuary of the Gironde river. This estate was given "Premier Cru" ranking in the official 1855 classification.
The oldest document mentioning Latour dates from 1331 and is an authorisation granted to Gaucelme de Castillon by Lord Pons to build a fortified tower in the parish of Saint-Maubert. At the end of the 16th century, this château was already producing wine. By 1729, a barrel of Latour wine was worth 13 times more than the average bottle of Bordeaux wine.
Since 1993 the owner of the estate is François Pinault. The winery underwent a total renovation, including the creation of a new tasting room
The 78 hectares of vineyards are varied, some more than a hundred years old. About the 80% is Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Blanc and Petit Verdot. They create three wines: Le Grand Vin made solely from old vines in the original 47-hectares Enclos, Les Forts de Latour with a higher proportion of Merlot, and Le Pauillac de Château Latour, all red wines.
When to come
Unfortunately, visits are primarily reserved for wine professionals and are only available by appointment.
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