Château Latour 的歷史可追溯至十四世紀，至十八世紀已在英國市場享有盛譽，美國總統 Thomas Jefferson 在 1787 年旅法時亦曾記錄並讚賞其品質。當時 Latour 的價格遠高於一般波爾多酒，象徵其頂級地位。十九世紀，酒莊的名聲進一步鞏固，並在 1855 年分級中被列為一級莊（Premier Cru Classé），確立了在 Médoc 的崇高地位。現今的城堡建於 1862 至 1864 年，成為酒莊的標誌。
Les Forts de Latour 是酒莊的副牌，於 1966 年面世，與正牌同樣嚴謹釀造，採用部分不同地塊並加入較高比例的 Merlot (25% - 30%)，陳年時約半數新桶，品質水準已達 Médoc Grand Cru Classé 的層次。
產區保護條例：
波爾多 AOC Pauillac
產地：
法國波爾多
種類：
紅葡萄酒
葡萄品種
66.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33.5% Merlot
陳年：
50%-60% 新法國木桶
品酒筆記：
(Robert Parker's rating: 91 points)
2008年的Les Forts de Latour，酒莊釀造好之後，不馬上推出，而是存放在酒窖陳年。它在杯中輕輕展現出清晰的黑莓、黑松露和雪松木的香氣。酒體中等，入口強勁。初時有白胡椒、甜椒和石墨的味道，繼而是黑果和酒韻的薄荷味，感覺平衡。(適飲期：2015-2030)
At the beginning of the eighteenth century, Château Latour started to be highly recognized around the world, thanks to the reconquest of the British market and the development of the wine business in Northern Europe. The aristocracy and other wealthy groups of consumers became very enthusiastic about a few great estates, of which Latour was one. And that was how Thomas Jefferson, ambassador of the United States in France, and future President, discovered this wine in 1787. At that time, a cask of Château Latour was already worth twenty times as much as one of ordinary Bordeaux wine.
The reputation of Château Latour was consolidated during the 19th century. It was confirmed in 1855, when the government of Napoléon III decided to classify the growths of the Médoc and the Graves for the International Exhibition in Paris: Château Latour was classified as a First Growth. The existing château was built during this "Golden Age", between 1862 and 1864.
Les Forts de Latour is the second label, was first labelled with this name in 1966. It is produced with the same meticulous care as the Grand Vin. The notable differences, apart from the origin of the grapes, is the proportion of new barrels (50% - 60%) used in the maturing stage and higher proportion of Merlot (25% - 30%). Its quality has resulted in its achieving the level of a Médoc Grand Cru Classé.
Appellation:
AOC Pauillac, Bordeaux
Country of Origin:
Bordeaux, France
Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)
Grape Varieties:
66.5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33.5% Merlot
Ageing:
50%-60% new French oak barrels
Tasting Notes:
(Robert Parker's rating: 91 points)
The Les Forts de Latour 2008, a late cellar release from the estate, has a very delineated bouquet with blackberry, black truffle and cedar aromas the gently unfold in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with a feisty entry, touches of white pepper, graphite and bell pepper on the entry that neatly complement the black fruit, which dovetails into a poised, minty finish. (Drink Date: 2015-2030)
