Château Latour 2002
Pauillac - Premier Grand Cru Rated
96/100 Parker
Drinking window: 2012–2045
The wine of the vintage? There are only 10,000 cases of this 2002—an extraordinarily rich and dense wine, as powerful as the 2003 (in fact, the alcohol levels are nearly identical, at 12.85%). Sporting a dark ruby hue with purple highlights reaching to the rim, it reveals notes of nuts, crushed stone, blackcurrant, and forest floor. Dense, full-bodied, and opulent, it nonetheless remains classic, boasting a spectacular aromatic profile, remarkable purity, and a rich finish that lingers for over 50 seconds. Its great richness and the softness of its tannins could almost be misleading, as this wine is clearly destined for a long life in the cellar. Estate manager Frédéric Engerer seems more satisfied with Latour’s success in 2002 than with any other recent vintage. Hats off for this achievement—pulled off in a year that one would not have expected to provide the raw material necessary to reach such a level of quality.
Data sheet
| Note | Between 95 and 97 |
|---|---|
| PR rating | 96/100 |
| Note WS | 96/100 |
| Recoverable VAT | No |
| Colour | Red |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2002 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Pauillac |
| Level | Perfect |
| Label | Slightly stained |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| 1855 Rankings | 1st Grands Crus Ranked |
| Châteaux bordeaux | Château Latour |
Red
Dry white
Sweet
Sparkling
Sparkling rosé
Red
Dry White
Red
Dry White
Red
Dry White
Sweet
Red
Dry white
Sweet
Rosé
Sparkling
