Description
Robert Parker: This is an interesting as well as great vintage forLatour. As indicated in my barrel tasting report, Latour's 1994possesses an atypically high percentage of Merlot (27%) in thefinal blend. Because of this, the wine appears to have a sweeter,more fleshy texture than is typical for a young Latour, but do notmake the mistake of thinking this will be a commercially-styled,easy to drink wine. It exhibits an opaque dark ruby/purple color,and a backward, intense textbook nose of walnut and cassis scentscomplemented by smoky pain grille notes that build in the glass.This full-bodied, powerful, layered Latour reveals high tannin, butno bitterness or astringency. The superb purity, fabulousprecision, and remarkable length should ensure 35-40 years oflongevity. Readers will find more fat, flesh, and glycerin thanusual for a young Latour (save for such great vintages as 1982 and1990), but don't be deceived, this wine requires 8-10 years ofcellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2035.
Wine Specs
- Vintage: 1994
- Producer: Chateau Latour
- Region: Bordeaux / Pauillac, France
- Volume: 375ml
- Case Size: 12/case
Supplier: WineCave (Dropship)
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