2018 Château Latour-Martillac, Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan

2018 Château Latour-Martillac, Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan

The 2018 Latour-Martillac is energetic, with hints of smoke and graphite, and also floral with hints of violets and wisteria. Impressive density and very good length, and lovely purity.

Critic score
93.5/100 info
Pricing
info
Case, 6 Bottles
From a client
1 available
£150.00

Wine details

  • Region & country
    Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
  • Grape
    55% Cabernet Sauvignon
    40% Merlot
    5% Petit Verdot
  • Maturity
    Young 2026 - 2045info
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    14.5%

Tasting notes

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Latour Martillac bursts from the glass with bold cassis, chocolate-covered cherries and plum preserves scents followed up by smoked meats, violets and aniseed hints plus a waft of Provence herbs. Full-bodied, firm and fine-grained in the mouth, the palate is laden with juicy fruit and savory layers, finishing long and fragrant.

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate (April 2019)
(93—95)/100

The blackberry and wet-earth character with some bark undertones, comes through clearly here. Medium-to full-bodied. Savory finish.

James Suckling, jamessuckling.com (April 2019)
(93—94)/100

The 2018 Latour-Martillac is powerful, dense and explosive, with tremendous richness and energy that drive through to the palate staining finish. Abnormally low yields produced an unusually sumptuous, rich Latour-Martillac. Black cherry, chocolate, spice, gravel and incense build as this arrestingly beautiful wine shows off its racy, curvy personality. The blend is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot and 8% Petit Verdot. Tasted three times.

Antonio Galloni, vinous.com (April 2019)
(91—94)/100

Also from this producer

Pricing
info