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60 year old wine gift – Château Latour 1965 for sale at Arden Fine Wines in London.
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Interestingly, by 1714 a barrel of Latour commanded a price four to five times higher than typical Bordeaux wine.
By 1729, the price ratio increased to thirteen, and by 1767, it reached twenty.
Wine enthusiasts had already established Château Latour’s reputation.
As trade flourished, the estate gradually specialised in wine production.
Subsequently, it expanded to 38 hectares of vines in 1759.
Later, by 1794 it had expanded to 47 hectares.
Château Latour exclusively uses “vieilles vignes” (old vines).
These vines average 60-years old in the Enclos, Gravettes, Sarmentier, and Pièce de Château vineyards.
The heart of the Enclos consistently produces the depth, elegance, and concentration that we expect from Château Latour each year.
Here, the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes achieve optimal expression in terms of colour, richness, and freshness.
These wines require time—often a decade—before they become ready for drinking.
Château Latour also demonstrates the ability to produce fine wines even in challenging years.
Château Latour 1965
Growth started a little late on 30 March.
However, the vines developed normally after 30 April.
There was some very fine weather during the second half of May.
Unfortunately, it was cold until the middle of June.
From then on, there was a great improvement, and consequently, the first flower appeared around 20 June.
Nevertheless, the weather worsened again in July and August with rain and low temperatures for the season.
Furthermore, the weather deteriorated during the first twenty days of September.
Then there was a brief break from 19th–25th.
Subsequently it started raining again, temperatures dropped, and as a result, rot began to develop.
Ultimately, the harvest took place in fine weather from 4–16 October.
However, Château Latour 1965 has not improved much since…
60 year old wine gift – Château Latour 1965 for sale at Arden Fine Wines in London.
