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1957 red wine gift – Château Latour 1957 for sale at Arden Fine Wines in London.
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The oldest document that mentions Chateau Latour dates from 1331.
Lord Pons granted an authorisation to Gaucelme de Castillon to build a fortified tower in the parish of Saint Maubert.
As a result of successive marriages and inheritances, Alexandre de Ségur became the owner of Château Latour.
In 1714, a barrel of Château Latour commanded a worth of 4-5 times more than a barrel of typical Bordeaux wine.
By 1729, the ratio increased to thirteen and by 1767 to twenty.
Château Latour exclusively produces wine from “vieilles vignes” (old vines) with an average age of 60 years in the Enclos vineyard.
The heart of the Enclos produces the depth, elegance, and concentration we expect of Château Latour every year.
Here, the winemakers achieve optimal expression of the Cabernet Sauvignon (accounting for more than 90% of the blend) in terms of colour, richness, and freshness.
These wines require time – often a decade – before they become ready for drinking.
Château Latour is also renowned for its ability to produce fine wines even in difficult years.
1957 Château Latour
Inevitably, the frost in 1956 caused this vintage of Château Latour to suffer consequences and reduced the yield.
Growers experienced variable weather during growth with alternating periods of rain and cold, then dry and warm.
Fortunately, good weather occurred during the harvests.
Though the 1957 came from a challenging year, Château Latour has a reputation for producing fine wines even in difficult vintages.
Wine critics initially described the wine from this vintage as having good colour and structure but lacking maturity and generally tasting acidic.
Despite the flaws of the vintage, the 1957 Château Latour’s high acidity has allowed it to age exceptionally well.
Award-winning Arden Fine Wines in London offers this 1957 red wine gift.
