The 2015 Château Latour-Martillac is an elegant and sophisticated wine that exemplifies the quality of the Grands Crus Classés of Pessac-Léognan. Its Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blend offers a refined and balanced tasting experience. This vintage is ideal for Bordeaux lovers seeking a structured, deep wine with excellent aging potential. Perfect for special occasions or for cellaring, it promises to develop beautifully over time.
2015 Château Latour Martillac
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The 2015 Château Latour-Martillac is an elegant and sophisticated wine that exemplifies the quality of the Grands Crus Classés of Pessac-Léognan. Its Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blend offers a refined and balanced tasting experience. This vintage is ideal for Bordeaux lovers seeking a structured, deep wine with excellent aging potential. Perfect for special occasions or for cellaring, it promises to develop beautifully over time.
Wine Estate: Château Latour-Martillac
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
Appellation: Pessac-Léognan (Grand Cru Classé de Graves)
Color: Red
Format: 0.75 L bottle
Rating: 95 by Wine Enthusiast
Description
The 2015 Château Latour-Martillac is an exceptional red wine from the Pessac-Léognan appellation, classified among the Grands Crus Classés of Graves. This vintage stands out for its balance, rich aromatics, and elegant structure, reflecting the quality and craftsmanship of the estate.
Blend
This wine is primarily composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, the iconic grape of Bordeaux, known for bringing power, structure, and complexity. The blend may include other grapes to complement the profile, but Cabernet Sauvignon dominates, offering intense aromas and long aging potential.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: The wine has a deep and intense red color with purple reflections, indicating excellent concentration and youthful vibrancy.
Nose: The nose is rich and complex, with ripe dark fruit aromas such as blackcurrant, blackberry, and black cherry. Spicy notes of black pepper and cedar, along with hints of tobacco, leather, and dark chocolate, blend harmoniously. Oak barrel aging adds touches of vanilla and toast, enriching the aromatic bouquet.
Palate: On the palate, the wine reveals remarkable structure with fine, silky tannins. The ripe dark fruit flavors are accompanied by notes of licorice, chocolate, and cedarwood. The texture is velvety, supported by balanced acidity that brings freshness and complements the wine’s richness. The finish is long, persistent, leaving an impression of elegance and depth.
Aging Potential
The 2015 Château Latour-Martillac has excellent aging potential. While it is already enjoyable, it will continue to evolve and refine over the next 10 to 15 years. Its structure and complexity will deepen with time, offering an even richer tasting experience as it ages.
Food Pairings
This wine pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes. It is ideal with grilled or roasted red meats such as ribeye steak, beef fillet, or lamb rack. It also pairs well with saucy dishes, game, and aged cheeses like Comté or Roquefort. Mushroom, truffle-based dishes, or roasted vegetables are also excellent choices to accompany this complex wine.
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