1981 Château Latour | Pauillac Premier Grand Cru Classé | 750ml

The 1981 Château Latour Pauillac Premier Grand Cru Classé 750ml is a rare mature Bordeaux from one of the most prestigious wine estates in the world. Located in Pauillac, Château Latour is recognized as a Premier Grand Cru Classé, also known as a Bordeaux First Growth.

This bottle carries the 1981 vintage, giving it strong appeal for Bordeaux collectors, vintage wine buyers, birth-year gifting, anniversaries, and rare cellar displays. Its First Growth status, historic label, and mature bottle age make it especially desirable for collectors who appreciate classic Left Bank Bordeaux.

The wine may show mature notes of cassis, blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco, leather, graphite, dried herbs, earth, spice, and cigar box. With extended bottle age, it may also reveal forest floor, truffle, dried fruit, savory mineral notes, and softened tannins. As a result, this bottle offers the classic aged Bordeaux profile that collectors often seek.

The 1981 Château Latour 750ml is ideal for private cellars, Bordeaux collections, milestone celebrations, and vintage wine tastings. However, mature Bordeaux bottles can vary depending on provenance and storage history. Buyers should review fill level, cork condition, capsule condition, label condition, and overall bottle presentation before purchase or service.

Whether collected as a historic First Growth bottle or opened for a memorable occasion, 1981 Château Latour delivers maturity, heritage, and classic Pauillac prestige.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Cassis, blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco, leather, graphite, dried herbs, earth, and cigar box
• Palate: Mature dark fruit, softened tannins, cedar, spice, tobacco, leather, graphite, and mineral depth
• Finish: Elegant and mature with cassis, earth, dried herbs, leather, spice, and classic aged Bordeaux character

Older Bordeaux bottles can vary based on storage, cork condition, fill level, and provenance.

Product Details

• Type: Red Wine
• Style: Bordeaux Red Wine / First Growth Bordeaux
• Producer: Château Latour
• Vintage: 1981
• Appellation: Pauillac
• Classification: Premier Grand Cru Classé
• Region: Bordeaux
• Country: France
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• ABV: 12.5%
• Taste Profile: Mature, elegant, earthy, cedar-driven, savory, structured, and collectible
• Collector Appeal: Mature 1981 First Growth Bordeaux from Château Latour

Collector’s Note

This bottle features 1981 Château Latour in 750ml format. Because mature First Growth Bordeaux is highly condition-sensitive, buyers should review provenance, storage history, fill level, cork integrity, capsule condition, label condition, and overall bottle presentation before purchase.

Serving Recommendation

Serve around 60–65°F. Stand the bottle upright before opening to allow sediment to settle. Then, open carefully and decant gently to separate sediment. Avoid extended air exposure, since mature Bordeaux can evolve quickly once opened.

Food Pairing

Pairs beautifully with filet mignon, prime rib, roasted lamb, duck breast, braised short ribs, veal, mushroom risotto, truffle dishes, aged Comté, aged cheddar, and classic French cuisine.