1989 Les Forts de Latour, Chateau Latour 1x75cl

Robert Parker – 87

Once past the bouquet of black fruits, cedar, and oak of the 1989, it is round, generously endowed, surprisingly supple (even for the second wine of Latour), low in acidity, with a fleshy, heady finish. Anticipated maturity: 1994-2004. [01/02/1993]

Anticipated maturity: 1994-2004

Vinous – 90

The 1989 Les Forts de Latour is a vintage that I have never encountered before. At this time, it would have come almost entirely from the lieu-dit of Petit Batailley, over toward Haut-Batailley, plus a small number of younger vines from L’Enclos. It was cropped at 55hl/ha at the time. Quite deep in color with just thin bricking on the rim, it has a lovely bouquet of black plum, mint and light cedar scents. It feels very delineated and focused, though not powerful. The palate is medium-bodied and soy-tinged on the entry. This 1989 is well structured, harmonious and agile, with quite a long tail on the finish. At 30 years of age, the 1989 demonstrates just how well this wine repays those with the patience to cellar it. Tasted from an ex-cellar bottle at the château. [Neal Martin, 10/09/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2019-2032