Chateau Latour Premier Cru Classe, Pauillac 2008 (Imperial)

The 2008 Latour has a fragrant and floral bouquet with blueberry and blackberry fruit, violet and pressed iris petals, almost Margaux-like in style. The palate is medium-bodied with touches of brown spice on the entry. There's a good definition here. Graphite notes appear toward a finish that tapers a little, giving away that it comes from a trickier growing season than others. Tasted blind from double magnum at a 20-year retrospective at the château.

• Drinking Window: 2025 - 2055
• Reviewer Name: Neal Martin
• Review Date: February 2024