Château Latour – Les Forts de Latour 2009 – Pauillac Bordeaux France

Les Forts de Latour 2009 is a concentrated, intensely aromatic Pauillac from Château Latour, marrying ripe dark fruit and mineral depth with remarkable freshness, precision, and a very long finish.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
• Region / Appellation: Pauillac AOC, Bordeaux, France
• Vintage: 2009
• Aging: Les Forts de Latour is matured with approximately 50–60% new oak
• Style: Dry, full-bodied Left Bank Bordeaux red

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Nose: Intense blackcurrant, blackberry and dark plum with graphite, cedar and mineral detail
• Taste: Concentrated and ripe yet notably fresh, with layered dark fruit and savory Pauillac depth
• Texture: Dense and polished, with ripe tannins and impressive precision
• Finish: Very long, fresh and mineral, carrying dark fruit and finely controlled structure

The exceptional 2009 vintage brought extraordinary concentration and aromatic intensity, but Château Latour’s hallmark precision keeps the wine from feeling heavy. Les Forts is drawn from selected Pauillac parcels, including plots around the Enclos and parcels outside it, and is made with the same exacting care as the Grand Vin. This is a powerful yet remarkably composed expression with the freshness to balance its ripeness.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Exceptional-vintage concentration without sacrificing freshness or precision
• Serious Château Latour pedigree in the estate’s renowned second wine
• Ripe fruit, mineral detail and a very long finish create genuine Pauillac depth
• A compelling cellar bottle for collectors who love powerful but controlled Bordeaux

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Prime rib or dry-aged ribeye
• Roast leg of lamb with herbs
• Beef tenderloin with bordelaise
• Venison with mushroom jus
• Aged Comté

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors seeking Château Latour pedigree from the exceptional 2009 vintage
✓ Pauillac lovers who enjoy concentrated dark fruit, graphite and mineral freshness
✓ Drinkers who want powerful Bordeaux with precision rather than excess weight
✕ Not ideal if you want a light, delicate red
✕ Not ideal if you prefer soft, uncomplicated fruit-forward wines