The 2005 Forts de Latour (10,000 cases produced) possesses much of the same character as Latour, but sweeter tannins, more obvious and forward fruit, medium to full body, and a more seductive, plusher style, but not the great stature, richness, and architectural precision of its bigger brother. Nevertheless, it is a gorgeous Pauillac that should drink well for two decades or more. Latour is always the most difficult Medoc first-growth to find, largely because the vineyard and production are much smaller than its’ peers and because of the severe selection routinely done by owner Francois Pinault and administrator Frederic Engerer. RP

Varietal	Bordeaux Blend
Vintage	2005
Rating	100 RP
Bottle Size	12 x 750ml
Bottle Quantity	12
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux
Location	St Emilion
Producer	Latour Chateau
Color	Red
Wine Type	Table

Rating

100 RP - 2005 Chateau Les Forts de Latour Bordeaux - 92 pts! The 2005 Forts de Latour (10,000 cases produced) possesses much of the same character as Latour, but sweeter tannins, more obvious and forward fruit, medium to full body, and a more seductive, plusher style, but not the great stature, richness, and architectural precision of its bigger brother. Nevertheless, it is a gorgeous Pauillac that should drink well for two decades or more. Latour is always the most difficult Medoc first-growth to find, largely because the vineyard and production are much smaller than its’ peers and because of the severe selection routinely done by owner Francois Pinault and administrator Frederic Engerer. RP

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Varietal	Bordeaux Blend
Vintage	2005
Rating	100 RP
Bottle Size	12 x 750ml
Bottle Quantity	12
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux
Location	St Emilion
Producer	Latour Chateau
Color	Red
Wine Type	Table