Les Forts de Latour 1990
Les Forts de Latour 1990 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot (Pauillac, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with chocolate, steak, lamb, roast chicken. Listed at £250.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.
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Les Forts de Latour is the second wine of First Growth Château Latour which made its debut in 1966 and is produced from the young vines of the Grand Enclos. 1990 was an exceptional year. During vinification, the vintage had the richness of the 1989 but with more personality and complexity. The 1990 vintage presents all the characteristics of an exceptional years. rich, complex bouquet, with aromas of candied cherries, chocolate, cedar and tobacco. A surprising richness on the palate, with extraordinary volume, class and density.