Château LATOUR-MARTILLAC
Grand cru classé
- 2018
- Pessac-Léognan red
In both large and small years, Latour-Martillac produces each time a remarkably distinctive and balanced wine, the sure value of the appellation. The same regularity being displayed in its prices, Latour-Martillac has become a priority choice in Pessac-Léognan.
Promoted to two stars in the Revue du Vin de France's 2023 guide for the whole of his work, in red as in white!
The 2018 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (November 2020): 92/100 “Sunny, yet retaining a lovely aromatic freshness, this tannic, fleshy wine asserts undeniable potential.”
En Magnum (April 2021): 93/100 “Well marked by Merlot, round and voluptuous in texture, in contrast with a slightly more classic tannin. A wine of character, which will blossom as it ages. We can't wait to leave it in the cellar. The Kressmann family is leading this Graves cru classé in the right direction. Today, it's one of the appellation's flagship wines, and a great bargain for the connoisseur."
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- To keep or to drink :
- Ready to drink
- Apogée :
- 2024-2035
- Potential alcohol :
- 14.5%
From the same producer
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The Latour-Martillac white wine is aromatic, straightforward and has excellent ageing potential. It is one of the most consistent and interesting wines in the appellation, and holds up formidably well to ageing (10 years or more).
The 2021 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (September 2024): 93/100 “The palate is beautifully shaped, the acidity never sharp, enveloped by the elegant flesh of the estate's Semillon grapes (43% of the blend). The restrained elegance of the finish is noteworthy. It will age very well”.
Vinous (N. Martin - November 2023): 91/100 “Latour-Martillac Blanc 2021 offers an intriguing blend of Sauvignon Blanc-driven liveliness and Semillon-influenced mid-palate creaminess. Dried pear, chamomile, mint, citrus peel and white flowers develop nicely as this charming effusive dry white opens a little to the air.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2023-2032
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The Latour-Martillac white wine is aromatic, straightforward and has excellent ageing potential. It is one of the most consistent and interesting wines in the appellation, and holds up formidably well to ageing (10 years or more).
The 2020 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N.Martin - November 2024): 92+/100 “The 2020 La Tour-Martillac has a delightfully complex bouquet with blackberry, bilberry, damp loamy soil and cedar. Fresh, vibrant, the palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins. Touches of sea salt and black olive emerge toward the finish. Excellent.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2023-2032
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The Latour-Martillac white wine is aromatic, straightforward and has excellent ageing potential. It is one of the most consistent and interesting wines in the appellation, and holds up formidably well to ageing (10 years or more).
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2023-2032
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In both large and small years, Latour-Martillac produces each time a remarkably distinctive and balanced wine, the sure value of the appellation. The same regularity being displayed in its prices, Latour-Martillac has become a priority choice in Pessac-Léognan.
Promoted to two stars in the Revue du Vin de France's 2023 guide for the whole of his work, in red as in white!
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2025-2033
- Potential alcohol:
- 14.5%
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In both large and small years, Latour-Martillac produces each time a remarkably distinctive and balanced wine, the sure value of the appellation. The same regularity being displayed in its prices, Latour-Martillac has become a priority choice in Pessac-Léognan.
Promoted to two stars in the Revue du Vin de France's 2023 guide for the whole of his work, in red as in white!
The 2021 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 90/100 “Still a little austere, as during en primeur tastings, this wine nevertheless possesses the necessary balance to evolve favorably.”
Vinous (Antonio Galloni - December 2023): 91/100 “Latour-Martillac 2021 is a very pretty, open wine. An explosion of red and purplish fruits, spices, rose petals, lavender, menthol and mocha opens the ball. All the elements are so well balanced. Silky tannins and floral overtones on the finish add to an air of refinement. The 2021 is understated and classy all the way."
Vinous (Neal Martin - November 2023): 91/100 “The palate is medium-bodied, well-defined, taut and lively. It has a nice sapidity on the finish, although it lacks a little support on the aftertaste.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2025-2033
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In both large and small years, Latour-Martillac produces each time a remarkably distinctive and balanced wine, the sure value of the appellation. The same regularity being displayed in its prices, Latour-Martillac has become a priority choice in Pessac-Léognan.
Promoted to two stars in the Revue du Vin de France's 2023 guide for the whole of his work, in red as in white!
The 2020 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N.Martin - January 2024): 92+/100 “The 2020 La Tour-Martillac has a delightfully complex bouquet with blackberry, bilberry, damp loamy soil and cedar. Fresh, vibrant, the palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins. Touches of sea salt and black olive emerge toward the finish. Excellent.”
La Revue du Vin de France (September 2023): 92/100 “Beautiful fullness, discreet acidity, a long finish set against a firm, flavorful grain. Like the red of the same vintage, this is a wine for the future."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
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In both large and small years, Latour-Martillac produces each time a remarkably distinctive and balanced wine, the sure value of the appellation. The same regularity being displayed in its prices, Latour-Martillac has become a priority choice in Pessac-Léognan.
Promoted to two stars in the Revue du Vin de France's 2023 guide for the whole of his work, in red as in white!
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2021-2032
- Potential alcohol:
- 14%