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1963 red wine gift – Château Latour 1963 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.
1963 red wine gift – Château Latour 1963 for sale
Spring was without problems and the foliage was vigorous by late May.
June was hot and damp. The heat wave continued throughout July and August.
However, August was slightly cooler and wetter.
Veraison began on 9 August.
The grapes were huge and engorged with water.
A dry September was essential.
Unfortunately, it rained every day during the first two weeks and rot spread rapidly.
The Château Latour 1963 harvest took place 10–23 October, after the rain had stopped.
But there was not much left to pick, and the quality was seriously compromised…
Find this 1963 red wine gift for sale at Arden Fine Wines in London.
