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CHATEAU LATOUR Described by Thomas Jefferson, following his first visit to Bordeaux in May 1787, as one of the '4 vineyards of first quality', La Tour de Segur, as it was then known has a very long and distinguished history. It's famous tower and vineyards are in full view - albeit at some distance - from the ships plying the broad Gironde and are close to the small town of Pauillac. It's recent history, but not the quality of the wine, has been a bit chequered, the de Beaumont Family selling in 1962 its majority stake, to Lord Cowdray's family and Harveys of Bristol who considerably later sold to Allied Domecq. It's current proud owner is Mr. Francois Pinault who also, coincidentally, now owns Christie's. MB
Château Latour--Vintage 1890
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Level: bottom neck; reconditioned, shipped by Christie's
"A bottle from Château tasted in 1977. Bouquet sweet and noted gibier (gamey), like a well-hung pheasant. And as good to drink. Two notes later, both plummy-coloured wines; rather vegetal, mace, and old ivy. Despite the reputation of the vintage, not a big Latour though tannic. A good drink. Last tasted Nov 1990 *** (just). MB, Vintage Wine
1 bottle per lot
Château Latour--Vintage 1890
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Level: bottom neck; reconditioned, shipped by Christie's
"A bottle from Château tasted in 1977. Bouquet sweet and noted gibier (gamey), like a well-hung pheasant. And as good to drink. Two notes later, both plummy-coloured wines; rather vegetal, mace, and old ivy. Despite the reputation of the vintage, not a big Latour though tannic. A good drink. Last tasted Nov 1990 *** (just). MB, Vintage Wine
1 bottle per lot