12 bottles per lot
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Château Latour--Vintage 1985
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
A harsh winter, with temperatures reaching -18C on 16 January. While the mass of the Gironde protected Latour's "Enclos" from frost; some vines suffered on the external plot of 'Petit Batailley'; The weather then became particularly favorable: Budbreak occurred on 1 April, followed by a mild, rainy spring without any extreme conditions. Flowering proceeded in favorable conditions from 2 to 15 June. The summer was sunny, hot and dry, except for some heavy showers at the end of July. September was exceptionally fine and promoted ripening. The harvests took place from 30 September to 11 October with light rain between the 4th and 9th. The grapes were perfectly ripe and healthy.
Tasting note:
Two notes in May 2003 within 10 days of each other: medium-deep, mature, almost orange rim; bricky, almost rustic, very rich, by no means powerful but multi-dimensional. Most recently: more open, less deep and more relaxed than expected; good classic Mdoc Cabernet, cedar box, nose, slightly medicinal; understated but very good, cedar again, good length, balance, life. Very dry finish. Last tasted April 2006 ****(*) 2008 - 2030. MB
12 bottles per lot
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
A harsh winter, with temperatures reaching -18C on 16 January. While the mass of the Gironde protected Latour's "Enclos" from frost; some vines suffered on the external plot of 'Petit Batailley'; The weather then became particularly favorable: Budbreak occurred on 1 April, followed by a mild, rainy spring without any extreme conditions. Flowering proceeded in favorable conditions from 2 to 15 June. The summer was sunny, hot and dry, except for some heavy showers at the end of July. September was exceptionally fine and promoted ripening. The harvests took place from 30 September to 11 October with light rain between the 4th and 9th. The grapes were perfectly ripe and healthy.
Tasting note:
Two notes in May 2003 within 10 days of each other: medium-deep, mature, almost orange rim; bricky, almost rustic, very rich, by no means powerful but multi-dimensional. Most recently: more open, less deep and more relaxed than expected; good classic Mdoc Cabernet, cedar box, nose, slightly medicinal; understated but very good, cedar again, good length, balance, life. Very dry finish. Last tasted April 2006 ****(*) 2008 - 2030. MB
12 bottles per lot