12 bottles per lot
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Château Latour--Vintage 2001
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
In original wooden case
Tasting note: A brilliant offering, which should be drinkable much earlier than the blockbuster 2000, the 2001 Latour boasts an inky/ruby/purple colour to the rim as well as a glorious bouquet of blackcurrants, crushed stones, vanilla, and hints of truffles and oak. A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and the balance primarily Merlot with a touch of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it reveals a sweetness on the palate that is atypical for such a young Latour. The beautiful integration of tannin, acidity, and wood is stunning. The wine flows across the palate with fabulous texture, purity, and presence. This luscious, full-bodied Latour was surprisingly open-knit on the three occasions I tasted it from bottle. However, do not mistake its ageing ability as this 2001, despite its precociousness, will last 20-25 years. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2025. 95 Points. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 153 (Jun 2004)
12 bottles per lot
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
In original wooden case
Tasting note: A brilliant offering, which should be drinkable much earlier than the blockbuster 2000, the 2001 Latour boasts an inky/ruby/purple colour to the rim as well as a glorious bouquet of blackcurrants, crushed stones, vanilla, and hints of truffles and oak. A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and the balance primarily Merlot with a touch of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it reveals a sweetness on the palate that is atypical for such a young Latour. The beautiful integration of tannin, acidity, and wood is stunning. The wine flows across the palate with fabulous texture, purity, and presence. This luscious, full-bodied Latour was surprisingly open-knit on the three occasions I tasted it from bottle. However, do not mistake its ageing ability as this 2001, despite its precociousness, will last 20-25 years. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2025. 95 Points. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 153 (Jun 2004)
12 bottles per lot
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