{"product_id":"1998-chateau-latour-grand-vin-1998","title":"1998 Château Latour 'Grand Vin' 1998","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThis is the legendary \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"57\"\u003eGrand Vin\u003c\/i\u003e from Château Latour, an illustrious First Growth (Premier Grand Cru Classé) from the historic Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux. Highly revered by private collectors worldwide for its monumental longevity and unwavering power, Latour’s core identity comes from the historic \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"340\"\u003el'Enclos\u003c\/i\u003e vineyard, a gravel-rich plot overlooking the Gironde estuary that naturally mitigates harsh weather and ensures exceptional fruit concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe 1998 vintage is a highly successful and classically structured Right and Left Bank crossover year, where Latour's exceptional terroir produced a powerful, intellectual wine that has aged magnificently. Having spent nearly three decades developing beautifully in the bottle, it has shed its youthful austerity to reveal a complex, deeply savory bouquet of blackcurrants, dark plums, and cedar wood, seamlessly intertwined with signature notes of lead pencil shavings, cigar box, walnut paste, rich soil, and dried tobacco leaf. On the palate, it is full-bodied, remarkably dense, and precise, offering a velvety texture backed by fine-grained, fully resolved tannins and a vibrant line of acidity. The finish is expansively long, revealing a majestic, chalky mineral echo and subtle black tea nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/b\u003e 1998\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRegion\/Appellation:\u003c\/b\u003e Pauillac, Left Bank, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/b\u003e Château Latour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/b\u003e Left Bank Bordeaux Blend (Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, blended with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Mature, Complex, and Deeply Structured First Growth Red Bordeaux\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect for (food pairing):\u003c\/b\u003e Premium cuts of dry-aged wagyu or ribeye steak, slow-braised beef cheeks in a rich red wine reduction, roasted rack of lamb with a rosemary and garlic crust, or wild game such as venison and pheasant. Its complex earth and cedar notes also make it a spectacular match for slow-roasted duck breast with a wild mushroom sauce, rich stews like boeuf bourguignon, or a well-curated plate of mature hard cheeses like aged Gouda and Comté.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HaoYue Fine Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43661695746122,"sku":null,"price":1350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/2485\/9722\/files\/ChatGPTImageJun4_2026_12_53_48PM.png?v=1780541736","url":"https:\/\/haoyuefinewine.com.au\/products\/1998-chateau-latour-grand-vin-1998","provider":"HaoYue Fine Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}