{"product_id":"1994-chateau-latour-grand-vin","title":"1994 Château Latour Grand Vin","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Latour is legendary for its power and longevity. The 1994 vintage is a fascinating outlier in Latour's history because it contains an atypically high amount of Merlot (27%), which was the highest percentage ever used by the estate at that time. This was a strategic choice by the winemakers to counteract the tough weather conditions of the year, resulting in a wine that is surprisingly \"fleshy\" and \"sweet\" for such a structured producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHighlights\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/b\u003e 1994\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRegion\/Appellation:\u003c\/b\u003e Pauillac AOC, Left Bank, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/b\u003e Château Latour (Premier Grand Cru Classé)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/b\u003e 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Powerful, structured, and earthy. It is a traditional \"Vin de Garde\" (wine for aging) that showcases the incredible grit and precision of the Pauillac terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"13\"\u003eSlow-braised beef\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"32\"\u003eroast lamb with rosemary\u003c\/b\u003e, or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"61\"\u003egame meats\u003c\/b\u003e like venison. Its earthy, walnut-driven profile also makes it a spectacular partner for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"160\"\u003etruffle-based dishes\u003c\/b\u003e or aged \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"189\"\u003ehard cheeses\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollector's Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e Latour 1994 is currently in its prime drinking window (best enjoyed through 2035). Because it is a powerful wine from a rainier vintage, it benefits from a decant of 45–60 minutes to allow the \"dusty\" tannins and secondary forest-floor notes to fully open up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HaoYue Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43490208186442,"sku":null,"price":1300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/2485\/9722\/files\/ChateauLatour1994close-up.png?v=1775710431","url":"https:\/\/haoyuefinewine.com.au\/products\/1994-chateau-latour-grand-vin","provider":"HaoYue Fine Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}