Bordeaux Theme

Live Virtual Auction, 26 March 2023

Bordeaux Fine Wine

Sold for

ZAR 25 795
Lot 95
  • Latour; Pauillac; 1989; 2 (1 x2); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 24 000 - 34 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 25 795

About this Item

Pauillac, 1989
2 (1 x2) 750ml

This leading Bordeaux château dates back to the fourteenth century. The estate is located at the southern edge of Pauillac, bordering the Saint-Julien vineyards of Château Léoville-Las Cases. It was purchased in 1993 by the French industrialist François Pinault, whose empire has grown to include Yves Saint Laurent, Gucci, and Christie’s Auction House. Under the presidency of Frédéric Engerer, a major program of investment has taken place, leading Château Latour to rise to an undisputed pre-eminent position in the Bordeaux wine hierarchy. Rated as a First Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, which is a testament to its esteemed status in the wine world, Château Latour has become one of the most sought-after and expensive wine producers on the planet. It produces powerfully structured Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wines capable of lasting many decades.

In style the wine is powerful, structured and compelling, and has been for many the most consistent performer amongst the First Growth Wines over the past century, acquiring an enviable reputation for producing very good wine in the more challenging vintages. It has great potential to age, with the best vintages lasting a century or more.

Critics Ratings

‘Full, round, soft. Not so dense or typically Latour as I expected. Edge of minerality.’ - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17.5/20 (Jan 2008)

'This is so decadent and exciting on the nose, with very ripe fruit, tobacco, meat and cedar. Full-bodied, offering amazing raspberry fruit in the core of the palate. Ultrapolished, velvety tannins wonderfully coat every inch of your palate. This will age for years ahead, but it's so lovely now. Much better than many people think.’ - Wine Spectator, 94/100 (May 2010)

Provenance

Private Client wine stored at Great Domaines

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