Chateau Latour Pauillac 1st GCC 2015

Château Latour Pauillac 1er GCC 2015 is a Bordeaux red wine, produced by Château Latour, the first grand cru classé in 1855. It comes from the Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classé AOP appellation, on the gravel soils of the Médoc, on the banks of the Gironde.

Who produces Chateau Latour Pauillac 1er GCC 2015?

Château Latour is one of the four estates classified as first grand crus in 1855, along with Lafite-Rothschild, Margaux and Haut-Brion. Located in the commune of Pauillac, on the banks of the Gironde estuary, it takes its name from a 17th-century round tower that appears on its label. The estate distinguished itself in 2012 by withdrawing from the en primeur sales system, only marketing its vintages after a period of aging and storage in the cellar, and has also undertaken a conversion to organic and biodynamic farming on a large part of its vineyard.

On what terroir is Chateau Latour Pauillac 1er GCC 2015 produced?

The terroir of the Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classé AOP appellation rests on croupes of Garonne gravel, thick formations of rounded pebbles deposited by the Garonne, which ensure natural drainage and store daytime heat. The temperate oceanic climate of this part of the Médoc, protected by the estuary, favors a slow maturation of the traditional Bordeaux grape varieties, at the forefront of which is Cabernet Sauvignon, combined with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot according to the appellation's specifications.

At what temperature should Chateau Latour Pauillac 1er GCC 2015 be served?

Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classé wines are generally served between 16 and 18°C, after aeration in a decanter suited to their age. The appellation is renowned for its ability to age for a long time, often several decades, the tannins of the Cabernets gradually softening over time.

What should you know about Chateau Latour Pauillac 1er GCC 2015?

This 2015 vintage is part of the Œnothèque selection, dedicated to rare bottles that are difficult to find on the market. It is aimed at lovers of great age-worthy wines and collectors looking for a historic reference from the 1855 classification.