1998 Grand Vin de Château Latour

Description

The 1998 vintage in the Médoc is often characterized as a "classic" year. While the Right Bank (Saint-Émilion and Pomerol) stole the headlines that year, Latour produced a wine of immense dignity and "aristocratic" restraint. In 1998, the blend included a higher-than-usual percentage of Merlot (23%), which has helped this wine remain surprisingly approachable and "fleshy" compared to more austere vintages.

Highlights

• Vintage: 1998

• Region/Appellation: Pauillac, Médoc (Bordeaux, France)

• Producer: Château Latour

• Grape: 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot.

• Style: Powerful, structured, and savory; a "masculine" Pauillac with exceptional depth and a classic earthy/mineral complexity.

• Perfect for: A milestone celebration or a vertical tasting of First Growths. It is a world-class partner for robust meat dishes, such as a prime rib roast, slow-braised lamb shanks, or wild game like venison.