Chateau Latour Martillac

Château La Tour-Martillac

Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 1975

Birth year wine.
"Looks like a tricky one"... if I had a dollar for every time I heard that.
This is Chateau Latour Martillac, Graves, 1975.
This wine is slightly over the hill, but has survived 50 years. Just like me.
I'm assuming this is Cabernet, Merlot, and maybe something else. Fine, pale brick color. The nose is lively and generous with fruit, though there is a bit of grandma's basement.
The palette is driven by tertiary flavors. Mushroom, truffle, wet leaves, and pencil tend to drown out a bit of dark cherry. A little astringent. Maybe some Petit Verdot.
I wouldn't kick this out of bed for eating crackers, but I would prefer it with some lamb.
Hope you all are having an awesome Sunday!
Listening to Dexter Gordon.
— 3 months ago

Tegan Marriott
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Tegan Marriott

You have a go to reservist that sits on these older vintages for you?
Dave

Dave

No, I get lucky at shops around here, and then i do my best to store them in the basement 🙂 @Tegan Marriott
Norman

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Congrats Dave. Hope it’s a great birthday year!

Louis Latour

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Domaine Latour-Giraud

Meursault-Genevrières 1er Cru Chardonnay 2017

Mid Lemon Yellow in colour. Barb thought aromatics of lemon flower and dusty citrus generally. A little flint and quince. On the palate more citrus featuring lemon, lime and ripe grapefruit. A thirst quenching white wine - balanced with just sufficient acid. Thoroughly enjoyable from a good vintage for white burgundy. With air this wine put on weight and became more luscious. The following night still superb. — 5 months ago

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Les Demoiselles Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru Chardonnay 2010

Timothy Eustis
9.4

Nice balance of acidity and fruit for a 16 year old wine. 2010. In fact it’s pretty fantastic. A bit of stewed apricots d hints of green apple. The tertiary elements are charming as heck. Go team! — 7 months ago

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Louis Latour

Montrachet Grand Cru Chardonnay

Выпито 28.10.21 с Саввасом в Limanaki tavern. Это второе Montrachet в моей жизни. 2018 год , куплено во French Depo за 700 евро. ( на полке 938). Впервые на Кипре попробовал White grouper - в сочетании с вином было великолепно. Очень мягкое и питкое. — 4 years ago

Louis Latour

La Grande Roche Montagny 1er Cru Chardonnay

Lean and lacking the minerality of great white burgundy, but still really pretty with floral notes, almonds, and peaches. It’s good quality for the price. — 6 years ago

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Beaulieu Vineyard

Private Reserve Georges de Latour Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

Some Napa History will turn any day special. — 6 months ago

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Norman

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One of the first wine producers I had. So true on making a day special. Still remember it.
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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Cracked a 1969 vintage three weeks ago. Those old BV GDL Reserves aren’t messing around. Come correct because they will set you straight.
Ericsson

Ericsson

Yes, love these older Napa cabs.

Louis Latour

Marsannay Pinot Noir 2022

John Howard
9.2

Weird palate and sulfurous nose so far. Will try again tomorrow. K so much much better day 2. Big change and great. — 7 months ago

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Louis Latour

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