12 bottles per lot
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Château Latour--Vintage 1987
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
After a very cold January (-15C on 18 January), the vines had to endure a prolonged period of forst. A very sunny month of May resulted in superb growth. Unfortunately, a rainy overcast June disrupted flowering, resulting in some flowers abortion and uneven grape size. Flowering was very long, continuing from 3 May to 20 June. The seconds half of July set new records for cold temperatures and rain. August was satisfactory but early September was wet. From 8 to 19 September late maturing bunches and those with uneven grape size were removed from the vines in order to improve the quality of the harvests. The harvests took place from 30 September to 17 October in the rain. Ripeness was satisfactory.
Tasting note:
The weather condition for this vintage resulted in a strict selection of the wines being necessary. Some vats were downgarded to generic Pauillac. The wines were light, evolved, yet elegant and with no greenness, developping aromas of liquorice, tobacco and coffee.
12 bottles per lot
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
After a very cold January (-15C on 18 January), the vines had to endure a prolonged period of forst. A very sunny month of May resulted in superb growth. Unfortunately, a rainy overcast June disrupted flowering, resulting in some flowers abortion and uneven grape size. Flowering was very long, continuing from 3 May to 20 June. The seconds half of July set new records for cold temperatures and rain. August was satisfactory but early September was wet. From 8 to 19 September late maturing bunches and those with uneven grape size were removed from the vines in order to improve the quality of the harvests. The harvests took place from 30 September to 17 October in the rain. Ripeness was satisfactory.
Tasting note:
The weather condition for this vintage resulted in a strict selection of the wines being necessary. Some vats were downgarded to generic Pauillac. The wines were light, evolved, yet elegant and with no greenness, developping aromas of liquorice, tobacco and coffee.
12 bottles per lot