Chateau Latour a Pomerol 2021

- 95 Punkte, James Suckling (07/2024): Plum stones, walnuts, orange rind and dried flowers on the nose. Some mocha and nutmeg. It’s medium- to full-bodied, polished and fragrant, with layers of spiced fruit framed by tight, very fine tannins. Long and evolving. Best from 2026.“

- 94 Punkte, Adrian van Velsen – vvWine.ch: “Purpurrot. Die Nase wirkt reiffruchtig, zeigt Pflaumen und reife, rote Beeren, etwas Früchtetee. Im Gaumen saftig und frisch, ungemein knackige Frucht, feinkörniges Tannin, der Wein hat Kraft, wirkt jedoch federleicht, das feine, reife Tannin macht sich erst ganz hinten bemerkbar, ungemein Frisch und mit rassigem Finale. Sehr gelungen.- 2025-2040“

- 93 Punkte DECANTER, Georgina Hindle: „Cocoa powder-dusted blackcurrants on the nose, some baking spices and a gentle smoked aroma too. Round and generous on the palate, the tannins so sleek and fine, delivering a fresh, cool blue fruit flavour with a wet stone texture that almost cleans the tongue in its distinction. This has a dark mid-palate, the black liquorice and touches of bitter dark chocolate giving it a serious nature, while the fruit is more redcurrant and red cherry in nature. Together with the acidity, it keeps the overall frame vibrant. So many aspects of Merlot coming through in this vintage. Lots of energy here with a touch of cinnamon and clove spice on the finish giving detail. This will need time to come around, the austerity poking through slightly but extremely well structured. Drinking Window 2026 – 2048“- 93 Punkte, Wine Enthusiast (07/2024): “Aromatic strawberry and cherry aromas lead to a wine with ripe black tannins and dense texture. Tannins are underneath, giving it structure and concentration. Drink from 2027.“

- 93 Punkte FALSTAFF, Peter Moser: „Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, breitere Randaufhellung. Nach feinem Cassis, schwarze Waldbeeren, mit Brombeerkonfitüre unterlegt, ein Hauch von Kräuterwürze und Tabak. Engmaschig, straff, mineralisch, rote Beerenfrucht, feine, tragende Tannine, mineralisch, noch etwas unterentwickelt, wird von weiterer Flaschenreife profitieren.“

- 92+ Punkte, Parkers WINE ADVOCATE, William Kelley (02/2024): “ The 2021 Latour à Pomerol delivers a strong showing in bottle, unwinding in the glass to reveal aromas of minty dark berries, licorice, violets and pencil shavings, followed by a medium-bodied, fleshy and suave palate with good depth at the core, lively acids and powdery tannins that have integrated well with élevage.“

- 92 Punkte, Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider: “ Flowers, dark cherries, cocoa, and ripe, sweet black and red plums create the nose. On the palate, the wine is silky, fresh, soft and energetic, with layers of supple-textured, vibrant red fruits along with earthy nuances on the backend. Drink from 2024-2041.“