Château Latour-Martillac White
2008
The 2008 Vintage
The dawn of the 7th of April was too pure and will stay forever in the memory of the Bordeaux wine growers: a bitterly unexpected frost became very lethal. The principal victims were the early grape varieties: Sauvignons delaying the start of their growth and their flowering.The first soaked September days, worried us a lot. The miracle, or the divine surprise, took place during the second week, with the arrival of a nicely fresh but constant weather to go along with the harvests.
Period of harvest
From September 8th to 23rd, 2008
Blending
62% Sauvignon Blanc
35% Sémillon
3% Muscadelle
Tasting notes
The Wine Advocate by Robert Parker – 90 pts (2011/05)
« Fresh fig, orange blossom, apple and exotic melon characteristics are present in this medium-bodied, ageworthy dry white. It should last a decade. »
Wine Enthusiast – 92 pts (2011/04)
« Bright, fresh and crisp wine, with some ripe fruit tinged with herbal, grassy notes. White fruits shot with acidity dance in the glass. Age for 3–4 years. »
Optimal tasting
2011-2017
Service temperature
Between 12°C / 53°F and 14°C / 57°F
