1978 Latour Bordeaux Blend - France - Bordeaux - Pauillac - Red - First Growth

France - Bordeaux - Pauillac - First Growth
Bordeaux Blend
Red Still

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10/26/09
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Château Latour is among the First Growth properties classified in the Bordeaux 1855 Classification. The estate is situated in the southern portion of Pauillac, bordering St. Julien and the Gironde estuary. Latour is considered one of the longest-lasting First Growths, reflecting its high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon. The blend is typically 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc... More »

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Gregory H928
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Tasted On
11/07/2009
Drink Dates
2009-2011

Tasted 11/7/09. Cork was intact but may not last more than another year or two. Took about 1 hour to open up. Velvety smooth with nose and taste of earth. Fragrant with fruit after 30 years! Amazing wine. Drink now!

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Robert L866
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Tasted On
02/06/2006
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2000-2015

Gotham B&G, "no tail por la chica", a very good sign mature, good balance thru nose, palate and swallow, brickish red color almost to center of glass, great, mature bordeaux, drink

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