Château Latour-Martillac Red

The 2005 vintage mostly owes its exceptional quality to the drought that went on during the whole year, apart from april. This dry and mild weather had been ideal and led to a fast and homogeneous blooming in early June. The vine gave us berries that were not only sweet and colored, but also with an excellent acidity level, thus helping the expression of ripe fruits and silky tannins.

The beautiful weather we had during the harvest allowed us to pick the red berries in the best of conditions. The yields were lower than usual, mainly because of the small size of the Cabernet Sauvignon from the graves soils. It’s the crossing of several favourable events that made the different elements of this vintage higher in quality: the sweetness, color, acidity, aromas, tannins…

Period of harvest
From September 13th to October 10th, 2005

Blending
65% Cabernet Sauvignon
32% Merlot
3% Petit Verdot

Tasting notes

The Wine Advocate by Robert Parker – 90+ pts (2015/06)

« Dense ruby purple with the oak still showing a triffle too much, this 2005 is concentrated, rich, and possibly the most extracted and densest of any wine I have ever tasted from LaTour-Martillac. Still youthful (with lots of cassis and graphite), this 2005 has entered its plateau of maturity. It should hit its prime in another 5 years and last a quarter of a century or more. »

James Suckling – 93 pts (2014/03)

« Aromas of crushed berries, flowers and stones. It’s very ripe and rich, but it remains fresh. It’s full bodied, with silky tannins and a crisp finish ; It needs another year or two to soften but it’s already gorgeous to drink. Decant an hour or two before. »

Optimal tasting
2010-2025

Service temperature
Between 16°C / 61°F and 18°C / 64°F