1999 Château Latour 'Grand Vin'

This is the legendary Grand Vin from Château Latour, an illustrious First Growth (Premier Grand Cru Classé) from the historic Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux. Revered by private collectors worldwide for its monumental longevity and unwavering power, Latour’s core identity comes from the historic l'Enclos vineyard, a gravel-rich plot overlooking the Gironde estuary that naturally mitigates harsh weather and ensures exceptional fruit concentration.

Marking the final vintage of the millennium, the 1999 Latour is a masterclass in classic Left Bank harmony, finesse, and elegance. Having spent over two decades developing beautifully in the bottle, it has shed its initial 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 wrapper, rich soil, and dried tobacco. On the palate, it is medium-to-full-bodied and incredibly precise, offering a velvety, seamless 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.

Highlights

• Vintage: 1999

• Region/Appellation: Pauillac, Left Bank, Bordeaux, France

• Producer: Château Latour

• Grape: Left Bank Bordeaux Blend (Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, blended with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot)

• Style: Mature, Complex, and Structured First Growth Red Bordeaux

• Perfect for (food pairing): 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.