2006 Chateau Latour 1. Cru OWC

France / Bordeaux / Pauillac 1. Cru Rouge OWC

In the winery's original wooden box (OWC).
 
This Grand Vin de Château Latour 2006 (1st Grand Cru Classé) reveals an intense crimson colour. The nose is floral and unfurls a spectrum of aromas rich in fresh fruit. In the mouth, the wine surprises by its structure and its intensely powerful tannins balanced by a delicate freshness. A beautiful example of a vintage requiring patience which demands many years of cellaring before being discovered anew. Great ageing potential, can patiently wait until its apogee.
 
"Firm style of Latour with a strictness to the tannins. Full bodied, powerful, tannic, youthful and concentrated, the fruit is fresh, ripe and out in front, but this needs another 10-15 more years before the tannins soften and it becomes fun to drink. My instincts say this will probably always retain its firm style, even when mature. This is not a bad thing, it's just a stylistic preference", Jeff Leve/The Wine Cellar Insider.
 
Ratings vintage 2006:
The Wine Cellar Insider/Jeff Leve: 96/100.
Wine Enthusiast: 96/100.
Robert Parker Wine Advocate: 95/100.
Wine Spectator: 95/100.
Wine & Spirits Magazine: 95/100.
Jean-Marc Quarin: 95/100.
CellarTracker: 95/100.
Jeannie Cho Lee: 94/100.
La Revue du Vin de France: 18.5/20.
Bettane & Desseauve: 18.5/20.
Vinum Wine Magazine: 18/20.