Vintage Character Château Latour 'Pauillac de Latour' 2020 is the third wine of this First Growth estate from the Pauillac appellation, offering a polished introduction to one of Bordeaux’s most revered terroirs. The 2020 vintage is widely regarded as strong on the Left Bank: a warm, dry growing season produced concentrated fruit, while cooler nights and well-timed freshness helped preserve balance and definition. Drawn from vineyards rooted in Pauillac’s classic deep gravel over clay, with the Gironde estuary moderating temperature extremes, the wine captures the Cabernet-led precision, graphite tension, and cassis purity that make this origin so distinctive.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing The nose opens with blackcurrant, dark cherry, blackberry, cedar and violets, followed by hints of pencil lead, sweet spice and lightly toasted oak. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, layered and finely structured, with ripe tannins, lively acidity and a refined, mineral edge that carries through a persistent finish. Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate awarded the 2020 Pauillac de Latour 91 points, underscoring its impressive detail and pedigree. Pair it with roast lamb with rosemary, duck breast with a red-wine jus, or grilled portobello mushrooms.
Winery Background Château Latour traces its history to the 14th century and stands among the most iconic properties in Bordeaux, enshrined as a First Growth in the 1855 Classification. Under Artémis Domaines of the Pinault family, the estate has embraced organic and biodynamic farming, with meticulous hand-harvesting and rigorous parcel selection at the heart of its work. Pauillac de Latour, introduced in 1989 and often sourced from younger vines, is vinified with the same seriousness as the grander labels, using precise fermentation and élevage in French oak to express clarity rather than weight. That combination of historic stature, exacting viticulture and uncompromising selection makes Latour a benchmark for Pauillac at every tier.
Product details
Wine TypeRed
WineryChâteau Latour
Grape VarietiesCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot