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Wine for a 72nd birthday – Château Latour 1954 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.
1954 Château Latour – Wine for a 72nd birthday
Château Latour 1954 was a moderate year in terms of climate and also volumes produced and final quality.
Exceptionally, there was a frost on the morning of 23 September.
The harvests began on 1 October.
Small amounts of rot were present during the picking.
The grape juice was not very promising…
It produced wines with a thin texture, but which were generally consistent.
It has a deep mahogany hue, which is indicative of long bottle aging.
The aromas show subtle notes of dried rose petals, leather, and cedar, with some tasters also noting hints of green bean fruit and chalk.
On the palate, there is a chocolaty and flavourful profile with matured tannins.
Award-winning Arden Fine Wines in London offers Château Latour 1954 wine for a 72nd birthday celebration.
