1996 Latour, Chateau Bordeaux BlendRP:99ST:95
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Size of Bottles in this Lot: 750
Number of Bottles in lot: 1
Bottle Fill Level: New Bottle
Bottle Label Condition: New Bottle
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1996 Latour, Chateau Bordeaux BlendRP:99ST:95 Label: Excellent Fill: Mid Neck Capsule: Excellent
Professional Reviews
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, 99 points
"A spectacular Latour, the 1996 may be the modern day clone of the 1966, only riper. This vintage, which is so variable in Pomerol, St.-Emilion, and Graves, was fabulous for the late-harvested Cabernet Sauvignon of the northern Medoc because of splendid weather in late September and early October. An opaque purple color is followed by phenomenally sweet, pure aromas of cassis infused with subtle minerals. This massive offering possesses unreal levels of extract, full body, intensely ripe, but abundant tannin, and a finish that lasts for nearly a minute. Classic and dense, it displays the potential for 50-75 years of longevity. Although still an infant, it would be educational to taste a bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2050. "
Jun/00
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, 97 points
"Fifty-six percent of the 1996 production made it into the grand vin, a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot. It is a massive, backward wine that comes close to being a monster. The wine reveals an opaque ruby/purple color, as well as reticent but emerging aromas of roasted nuts, blackberry fruit, tobacco, and coffee, with hints of pain grille in the background. Massive and full-bodied in the mouth, it possesses extremely high tannin, fabulous concentration and purity, and an impeccably long finish. This wine, bottled in July, 1998, will require at least a decade of cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2040. "
Apr/99
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, 95-96 points
"The 1996 is a fabulous wine that should rival, and (in 15-20 years) possibly eclipse the extraordinary 1995. The 1996 Latour is a huge, massive, blockbuster example of this wine, the likes of which are distinct and original. The wine boasts an opaque ruby/purple color, as well as extraordinary, thick, monster-sized fruit, glycerin, and extract on the palate, and a finish that lasts for 40+ seconds. As I indicated last year, 56% of Latour's production went into the 1996, which is a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Franc. In addition to being a classic Pauillac, it is a textbook Latour, with formidable power, compelling purity, and remarkable presence on the palate. The nose is just beginning to offer some of the mineral, roasted herbs, grilled meats, cassis, and blackberry character of this great first-growth. Full-bodied and layered, with amazing power and richness, but no sense of heaviness, this is a wine to buy for your children. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2040. "
Feb/98
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, 94-96 points
"Millionaires will have a great deal of fun comparing the last three vintages of Latour, 1994, 1995, and 1996. The 1995 should win most of the head-to-head tastings, but in 15-20 years, I expect the 1996 to be at the same quality level as the 1995. The massive 1996 Latour was made from a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Franc. Fifty-six percent of Latour's production went into this wine. Yields were a modest 45 hectoliters per hectare (3 tons per acre). The wine is a textbook Latour, as well as a classic Pauillac. It is huge, rugged, and forbidding in its brooding richness, structure, and tannin. The nose reluctantly offers up scents of cassis, minerals, roasted nuts, and, surprisingly, little new oak (another positive characteristic that suggests to me there is very impressive extract in the Medoc's top wines. There is a blue fruit character combined with the classic cassis and mineral-like flavors. Some licorice, as well as chocolate emerge with airing in this full-bodied, powerful, extremely backward wine. I cannot see the 1996 being close to maturity for at least 15+ years. Knowing I will turn 50 in a few months, I wondered if I should consider buying this wine for drinking in my lifetime. In any event, I find readers with the requisite discretionary income to afford these works of art tend to think optimistically. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2040."
Apr/97
Stephen Tanzer, , 95 points
"Saturated ruby-red. Dark berries, violet, licorice and a note of torrefaction. Explosive, pure flavors are almost too big for the mouth. Finishes with big, sweet tannins and expanding, exhilarating flavors of pruneaux and crystallized dark berries. Perfectly integrated oak. A great Latour. 95(+?) points"
Jun/99
Stephen Tanzer, , 94-96 points
"Deep ruby-red. Vibrant, pure aromas of cassis, blueberry, licorice and flowers. A distinct step up from the above in sheer extract. Great sweetness allied with strong backbone. This has taken on more structure in barrel. Powerful, extremely persistent fruit really stains the palate. Very impressive. 94-96 points"
Jun/98
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The current average U.S.retail price for 1996 Latour, Chateau Bordeaux BlendRP:99ST:95: $1,178.00. Source: WineZap.com, a wine price comparison search engine.
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