2017 Chateau Latour ‘Les Forts de Latour’ | Pauillac | 750ml
$500.00750ml
2017 Les Forts de Latour Pauillac 750ml delivers classic Left Bank power, refined structure, and First Growth pedigree — a benchmark second wine from Château Latour 🍷🏰
Second-Wine Excellence — First Growth Precision, Pauillac Power & Latour Pedigree 🍷🛡️
2017 Les Forts de Latour is the distinguished second wine of Château Latour, offering a window into First Growth craftsmanship with earlier approachability. Drawn from younger vines and select parcels of the estate, Les Forts delivers Pauillac’s hallmark structure and graphite-laced elegance with a more accessible profile in its youth.
Produced by Château Latour, the 2017 vintage emphasizes balance and precision. The wine captures Latour’s signature discipline—firm tannins, savory depth, and impeccable integration—while remaining enjoyable sooner than the grand vin.
🍷 Tasting Notes
Aroma:
Blackcurrant, cedar, graphite, subtle tobacco
Palate:
Cassis, dark cherry, savory herbs, pencil lead, refined oak
Finish:
Long, structured, and polished with classic Pauillac grip
🔥 What Makes It Special
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Renowned second wine of Château Latour
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Crafted with First Growth standards and precision
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Classic Pauillac character: structure, minerality, depth
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More approachable in youth than the grand vin
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Highly attractive to collectors and Latour enthusiasts
📦 Product Details
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Producer: Château Latour
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Wine: Les Forts de Latour
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Vintage: 2017
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Region: Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
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Alcohol: ~13% ABV
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Bottle Size: 750ml
💎 Why You’ll Love It
2017 Les Forts de Latour delivers the essence of Latour—precision, power, and poise—at a more accessible entry point. Ideal for collectors who appreciate Pauillac structure, or for enjoying First Growth lineage without waiting decades.
