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Château Latour
Class: Premier Cru (First Growth)
Appelation: Pauillac
Château latour lies at the very southeastern tip of the commune of pauillac in the médoc region to the northwest of bordeaux, at its border with saint-julien.
The Château makes three principal wines, all red; in addition to its world famous “Grand Vin de Château Latour”, it has produced “Les Forts de Latour” and “Pauillac”. One of Bordeaux’s most concentrated, rich and full-bodied. Highly regarded in terms of consistency.
Vines: Its vines are Cabernet Sauvignon (75%), Merlot (20%), Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot (2-3%).
Output: The estate has 160 acres of vineyard, producing approximately 33,000 cases each year.
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Petrus, although unclassified is recognised as a world class wine alongside the Premier Cru.
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