Château Latour-Martillac White
2012
The 2012 Vintage
After a dry and very cold winter, the first buds appeared during the beginning of March. The cold months of April slowed the blossoming down and the flowering only started around May 25th. Summer set in towards mid-July with a slow berry ripening. Starting August 15th, green harvesting was carried out strongly in order to homogenize the fruits’ maturity. The warmer temperatures in the second half of August and September helped ripen the berries nicely.
Period of harvest
From September 3rd to 24th, 2012
Blending
70% Sauvignon Blanc
30% Sémillon
Tasting notes
Wine Spectator – 91 pts (2015/03)
« A bright, pure style, with a fleur de sel note leading the way for lemon zest, pink grapefruit, white peach and honeysuckle flavors that knit nicely and bounce through the finish. Drink now through 2017. 3,000 cases made. »
James Suckling – 93 pts (2015/02)
« A solid white with sliced apple, pineapple and lime aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, layered and intense. Dense fruit palate and a tangy finish. Excellent. Drink or hold. »
Optimal tasting
2015-2021
Service temperature
Between 12°C / 53°F and 14°C / 57°F
