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1978 red wine for sale – Château Latour 1978 at Arden Fine Wines.
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Château Latour is made exclusively from “vieilles vignes” (old vines) with an average of 60 years-old in the “Enclos”, which contains the Gravettes, Sarmentier, and Pièce de Château vineyards.
The heart of the Enclos is the only terroir that, every year, can produce the depth, elegance and concentration that we expect of Château Latour.
It is here that the Cabernet Sauvignon (accounting for more than 90% of the blend) can achieve optimal expression in terms of colour, richness and freshness.
- After a mild, rainy winter, budbreak occurred at the end of March.
- Then April was wet and temperatures remained low during the first half of May.
- The end of May was warmer and growth accelerated.
- Afterwards, flowering started slowly and lasted nearly three weeks.
- Temperatures remained below the seasonal average in July.
- Early August was cool and the Azores High settled in the Bay of Biscay from 10 August and remained there until the end of the harvests, creating the perfect hot, dry conditions for accelerating the ripening of the grapes.
- A few showers in late September limited the effects of what was becoming a drought.
- The harvests took place from 9–20 October.
1978 red wine for sale – Château Latour 1978
Château Latour 1978 has a bouquet of cedar and caramel, with a hint of very ripe tomato.
Initially, the first tastings of Château Latour 1978 confirmed the excellent quality of this vintage.
The aromas of Château Latour 1978 are very typically “Cabernet Sauvignon” with notes of truffle and black olives.
Then, in the mouth, Château Latour 1978 is a powerful, sappy wine, with a solid finish.
Overall, the general quality of this vintage was the subject of some debate, but for Château Latour 1978 it was a great year.
You can find this 1978 red wine for sale at Arden Fine Wines.
