2017 Château Latour-Martillac, Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan

2017 Château Latour-Martillac, Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan

Nice pure fruit and firm yet delicate tannins. It's juicy and pretty on the palate with saline energy coming through on the finish.

Critic score
91.5/100 info

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
  • Maturity
    Ready 2020 - 2032info
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    13.5%

Tasting notes

A dark-berry and dark-chocolate character with spices. Medium body and a delicious finish.

James Suckling, jamessuckling.com (April 2018)
(91—92)/100
Château Latour-Martillac

Latour-Martillac is one of Pessac-Léognan’s best value wines and its prices have remained relatively stable compared to its counterparts. Although the wine was famously served at the coronation of King George VI, it has flown under the radar in recent times. Its striking art deco label was designed by Alfred Kressman in the 1930s and it remains under the Kressman’s ownership today. Its name is derived from the 12th century tower on the estate, all that is left of a small, fortified castle although the name Martillac was added to differentiate the property from the First Growth, Château Latour. It was awarded classed growth status in the Graves classification of 1959, and was one just six to be awarded for both its reds and whites.

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