Château Latour à Pomerol

Wine Advocate

91 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe5/31/2011

Probably a sleeper of the vintage, the medium to full-bodied, pure 2008 reveals notes of almond paste intermixed with black currants, sweet cherries, caramel and mocha as well as an attractive texture and density. Consume it over the next decade. Drink 2011-2021

Falstaff

87-89 / 100

the6/30/2009

Kräftiges Rubingranat, zarte violette Reflexe, Wasserrand. In der Nase zart blättrig unterlegte dunkle Beerenfrucht, eher verhaltenes Bukett. Am Gaumen schlank, rotbeerige Frucht, zart vegetale Tannine, dezente Zitrusanklänge, Weichseln im Finish, sauber, aber recht kurz, zarter Nougat im Nachhall.

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

88-91 / 100

byStephen Tanzerthe5/28/2009

Full ruby. Sexy aromas of spicy blackcurrant, espresso, licorice and toasty oak. Juicy and penetrating, with lovely floral lift and a solid spine to the dark fruit, mineral and coffee flavors. At once more intense and better balanced than the young 2007, this conveys a deceptive impression of lightness. Finishes with a menthol freshness and firm but harmonious tannins.

Wein Wisser

18 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe5/7/2009

Recht dunkles Granat mit lila Schimmer. Tiefes Bouquet, schwarze Beeren, dunkle Edelhölzer, Black Currant. Im Gaumen füllig und weich, reife Tannine, recht edle Adstringenz, gehört zu den grösseren Jahrgängen dieses noch verkannten Weingutes. 2014 – 2032

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2009

One of the strongest efforts from this estate in many years, this dense ruby/purple-hued 2008 displays a full-bodied, masculine, structured style not dissimilar to that of Trotanoy (one of the vintage’s stars). Pure black currant and black cherry fruit are accompanied by underlying notions of minerals, roasted herbs, caramel, and plums. This layered, concentrated, full-bodied wine requires 5-6 years of bottle age, and should last for two decades. 90-92+

La Revue du Vin de France

14.50-15.50 / 20

the4/29/2009

Le vin réputé est marqué par une certaine ausitérité en 2008, avec une attaque massive, un joli corps et des tanins légèrement anguleux en finale. La fraîcheur et l'éclat du fruit laissent toutefois penser qu'il évoluera bien.

TAST

16.50 / 20

the4/23/2009

Vin complet, velouté et profond, finement truffé, l’ensemble séduit par rondeur intense, sa grande finesse et ses tanins serrés.

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/22/2009

This Latour-a-Pomerol has a rich, decadent nose with ripe red cherries, kirsch, blueberry and a touch of scorched earth. It takes time to unfold, that initial opulence receding with further aeration. The palate is full-bodied with chewy tannins, an arching structure, great depth and persistency. Backward, surly, obdurate, this is a Latour-à-Pomerol with longevity in mind. Hopefully this will blossom after bottling. Tasted April 2009. 90-92+

Jean-Marc QUARIN

16 / 20

the4/22/2009

Belle couleur sombre, précédant un nez fruité, frais et mûr. L'entrée en bouche est juteuse et précise. Le vin se développe avec beaucoup de goût, sur des tannins fins. La corpulence est normale. Le vin s'achève suave et gourmand, sur une longueur normale.

Jancis Robinson

17 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/16/2009

Looks big and beefy. So concentrated it does not have much nose. Very youthful, almost austere. Extremely dry. But very intense too. A very long distance runner. A J P Moueix wine. Drink 2020-35

Decanter Magazine

16 / 20

byJames Lawther MWthe4/15/2009

Ripe, expressive nose with dark cherry and cassis notes. Good weight and density, firm structure. Has the richness of a good Pomerol. Drink 2014-2025.