2009 Ch. Latour, Pauillac

A deep garnet appearance. Bold notes of cassis, black cherry, and warm plum are layered with nuances of cedarwood, anise, beef drippings, truffle, and tapenade—a Provençal olive-based paste—while hints of freshly tilled black earth add to its youthful vibrancy.

Full-bodied and intensely concentrated, this powerful wine boasts a firm structure wrapped in ripe, granular tannins and remarkable freshness. The finish is exceptionally long, with striking minerality.

100/100 – Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Advocate