Château Latour 2001 was a reversion back to the more classically style of Bordeaux following the heady opulence of the blockbuster 2000 vintage, and offers more ‘bang for you buck’ than other recent hyped vintages.

The name Latour, derived from the cream-coloured tower that stands in the centre of the impressive vineyard (and more famously on the label), is a classic symbol of Bordeaux dating back to the 14th century. Latour produces intense, rich and powerful style Bordeaux, with firm tannins that ensure a good age in bottle.

"...opens up beautifully to reveal crushed strawberry, redcurrant, boysenberry and dried orange peel. Great definition and focus. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chalky tannins on the entry, more masculine than the nose suggests, but it has delightful earthy accents with wonderful tension and vitality on the finish that has not even started to show what it can do. Superb...this may merit an even higher appraisal." eRobertParker.com

"Extremely attractive aromas of blackberries and currants with just a hint of mineral and oak. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, long finish. As it was from barrel; powerful and fast. Serious stuff." Wine Spectator