Château Latour Pauillac 1er GCC AOP 1996

Château Latour Pauillac 1er GCC AOP 1996 is a Bordeaux red wine, produced by the first grand cru classé of the Pauillac appellation. This old vintage, offered in the Œnothèque, is aimed at lovers of old vintages and rare bottles from the same historic estate.

Who produces Château Latour Pauillac 1er GCC AOP 1996?

Château Latour is one of the four Pauillac estates classified as first grand crus in the 1855 classification. It is located on a gravel plateau facing the Gironde estuary, at the southern end of the appellation, near Saint-Julien. Its tower, which gives the estate its name, has become a visual landmark in this area of the Médoc.

On what terroir is Château Latour Pauillac 1er GCC AOP 1996 produced?

The Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classé appellation rests on deep gravel slopes, formed by rounded pebbles deposited by the Garonne, resting on an argilo-calcaire subsoil. This well-drained and poor terroir favors Cabernet Sauvignon, the dominant grape variety of the appellation, which develops firm tannins and high aging potential there.

At what temperature should Château Latour Pauillac 1er GCC AOP 1996 be served?

Pauillac wines are generally served between 16 and 18°C, after aeration in a decanter. The appellation is renowned for its aging capacity, which often extends over several decades in great years. The 1996 vintage is considered a benchmark year in Bordeaux for Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wines, thanks to climatic conditions favorable to this grape variety.

What should you know about Château Latour Pauillac 1er GCC AOP 1996?

This bottle belongs to the Œnothèque category, reserved for old vintages and references that have become rare. It is aimed at collectors and enthusiasts looking for a historic bottle of a first grand cru classé of Pauillac, in a classic 75cl format.