2000 Château Latour, Pauillac, Bordeaux cote-des-blancs following his mother

following his mother

the Sangiovese used here comes from Bibi’s Vincigliata and Olmo vineyards in Fiesole

The finish is peppery and full of spice

fleshy fruit and an impressive purity

This is the perfect partner to seafood or the local Crottin de Chavignol goat’s cheese

2000 Château Latour, Pauillac, Bordeaux cote-des-blancs following his mother2000 saw a warm, dry July and August with a small amount of rain from mid September onward. Composed of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot, the 2000 Latour has a deep garnet color and is showing a good amount of evolution, sporting mature notes of fried exotic spices, hoisin, unsmoked cigars and fruitcake with hints of incense, potpourri, cast iron pan and charcuterie. Medium bodied, soft, plush and savory in the