Château Latour 1996

• Grape Variety: 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
• Region: Pauillac AOC, Bordeaux, France
• Classification: Premier Cru Classé (First Growth), Classification of 1855
• Producer: Château Latour
• Vintage: 1996
• Alcohol: 12.5%

Colour & Aroma

Deep garnet with remarkable concentration. Complex aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, Cuban cigar box, graphite, cocoa and black truffle, evolving into leather, tobacco, forest floor and mineral notes with bottle age.

Palate

Full-bodied and exceptionally structured with powerful yet finely polished tannins. Vibrant acidity balances the concentrated black fruit, delivering layers of cassis, blackberry, cedar, graphite and cocoa with an extraordinarily long, persistent finish.

Style

Powerful, full-bodied, highly structured, mineral-driven and exceptionally age-worthy.

Food Pairing

Grilled Wagyu beef, dry-aged ribeye, Beef Wellington, herb-crusted rack of lamb, venison, roast duck and aged Comté, Gruyère or Parmesan cheese.

Serving Recommendation

• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
• Decanting: 2–3 hours before serving

Drinking Window

Ready to enjoy now, with exceptional ageing potential of 40–60 years or more under ideal cellar conditions.

Awards & Recognition

• Premier Cru Classé (First Growth) – Official Bordeaux Classification of 1855
• Widely regarded as one of the greatest Pauillac vintages, celebrated for its outstanding structure, purity and extraordinary longevity.