Château Latour Collection

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Located in the southeastern corner of Pauillac bordering Saint-Julien on Bordeaux’s Left Bank, Château Latour is widely celebrated as the most powerful, consistent, and long-lived First Growth ( Premier Grand Cru Classé ) of the 1855 Classification . With winemaking records dating back to the 14th century, the iconic estate and its stone tower ( La Tour de Saint-Lambert ) have stood watch over the Gironde estuary for centuries . Since 1993, under the ownership of François Pinault and the management of Frédéric Engerer, Latour has redefined modern winemaking through pioneering organic transition and a total departure from the En Primeur system to release aged wines only when perfectly mature . The winemaking philosophy at Château Latour centers on showcasing pure structural density, dark-fruit intensity, and undeniable longevity . By harvesting plot-by-plot from its world-famous L'Enclos vineyard and aging under uncompromising cellar control, the winemaking team crafts a majestic expression of Pauillac characterized by firm tannins, graphite minerality, and immense power . Terroir & Viticulture Soil & Geography: The heart of Latour is L'Enclos , a 47-hectare walled parcel situated adjacent to the Gironde estuary . The soil features deep Garonne gravel croupes over a subsoil of dense clay and marl . The estuary acts as a thermal buffer against frost and heat extremes, while the deep clay sublayers retain vital moisture during dry summers . Grape Varieties & Farming: Cabernet Sauvignon (~85–95% in Grand Vin / 80% of vineyard): Forms the legendary spine of Latour, imparting intense blackcurrant, graphite, cedar, and impenetrable tannic architecture built for decades of aging . Merlot (~5–15% in blend / 18% of vineyard): Contributes plush mid-palate richness, velvety texture, and sweet dark plum aromatics . Cabernet Franc & Petit Verdot (~1–2% combined): Provide delicate notes of crushed violet, exotic spice, and added color depth . Cellar Precision: Harv