Château Latour – 2017 Library Releases&nbsp;

BY ANTONIO GALLONI | MAY 29, 2017

I saw
Château Latour's 2017 library releases towards the end of my en primeur tastings in April 2016.

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The 2012 Pauillac de
Château Latour is in an ideal spot for drinking now. The dried cherry,
tobacco, mint, licorice, smoke and game flavors are nicely pushed forward. Even
so, the 2012 is starting to fray around the edges, and there is an element of
gaminess that suggests some brett and gives the wine its obviously rustic
personality. I would prefer to drink the 2012 sooner rather than later. 89/Drink:
2017-2022. A wonderful surprise today, the 2011
Les Forts de Latour is terrific. Pliant, silky and racy, the 2011 offers
considerable suppleness and sheer appeal. Hints of sweet tobacco, herb,
licorice, cloves and leather add aromatic nuance throughout, but it is the
wine's overall balance and feel that are most impressive. The 2011 will drink
nicely for at least another handful of years. From a pure pleasure perspective,
it is the most enjoyable of Latour's three new releases at this stage. 92/Drink: 2017-2026. The 2005 Latour is nowhere near being ready
to drink. For example, both the 2001 and 2002 were much more expressive when
they were re-released a few years ago. The 2005, on the other hand is quite
muted, especially in its aromatics. There is plenty of depth, power and overall
persistence, but readers have to be prepared to cellar the 2005 for at least
another few years. Its longevity, on the other hand, should not be an issue. 96+/Drink: 2020-2055.

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