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2016 Latour a Pomerol

Another Treasure from Jean-Pierre Moueix

(approximately 2050 cases produced)

96 JS / 95 DE / 94+ VM / 94 WA / 94 WS

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"Brilliantly precise winemaking, with an emphasis on slate minerality." - Jane Anson, Decanter

"En primeur, the 2016 was quite sensual, whereas today is decidedly powerful and structured. It will be interesting to see where things go in the coming years." - Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media

Latour a Pomerol, which draws its name from the tower that adorns this charming chÃ¢teau, was acquired by Madame Loubat, who also owned ChÃ¢teau Petrus, in 1917. Etablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix has farmed the vineyard since 1962. The vineyard is characterized by the diversity of its soils, which brings complexity and harmony to the wine: gravel and clay for a marvelous parcel next to the church of Pomerol; loam surrounding the chÃ¢teau. The vineyard receives the same care applied to all the J.P. Moueix properties: leaf-thinning and green-harvesting to allow for optimal grape maturity followed by a manual harvest. The wine ferments in concrete vats before being aged in oak barrels. ChÃ¢teau Latour a Pomerol is known for producing generous, concentrated wines that strike a perfect balance between elegance and power.

In looking at reviews for this wine, it just seems to get increasingly higher press as it continues its journey in bottle, which is often the case for very complex wines. I recently enjoyed a 1959 Latour a Pomerol during Grand Vin Wine Merchants' 2022 En Primeur pilgrimage, and it stole the show.

2016 Latour a Pomerol

$79.89/bottle (In Stock) Buy Now

96 JS / 95 DE / 94+ VM / 94 WA / 94 WS

This is so attractive. It has a very rich and ripe array of dark berries and dark chocolate with a long, succulent and smooth palate that delivers so much flavor and freshness. The palate has intensity and depth with very convincing fruit concentration, in the dark-plum and berry zone. This is superb. Try from 2023.â€”James Suckling

The fruit here is more cassis and bilberry than cherry and raspberry. The sheer concentration is beautifully balanced by a seam of freshness that spirals right through you, teasing you with its precision. The tannins are just so well managed that they edge-edge-edge forward then pull back before enveloping, not smothering. Brilliantly precise winemaking, with an emphasis on slate minerality.â€”Jane Anson, Decanter

The 2016 Latour Ã Pomerol is a very beautiful wine. It is also quite a bit more reticent than most Pomerols in this vintage. Savory herb, leather, rose petal, blood orange, cedar, tobacco, menthol and dried cherry lift from the glass. En primeur, the 2016 was quite sensual, whereas today is decidedly powerful and structured. It will be interesting to see where things go in the coming years. One thing is for sure. I would not dream of opening a bottle anytime soon.â€”Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media

Blended of 96% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc, the medium garnet-purple colored 2016 Latour Ã Pomerol is a little reticent to begin, unfolding slowly to give glimpses of warm redcurrants, fresh plums and kirsch scents plus wafts of tar, garrigue and forest floor. Medium-bodied, the palate is tightly wound, offering great freshness and a firm frame of grainy tannins, finishing long and earthy.â€”Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Advocate

This is driven by its fruit for sure, offering dark fig, black currant and black cherry paste notes all having their say, but there's a really strong tug of earth detail throughout, with warm gravel and tobacco hints providing a strong backup chorus. Muscular but defined on the finish, with a little throwback groove working. Best from 2033 through 2037. 2,050 cases made.â€”James Molesworth, Wine Spectator

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