Les Forts De Latour 1979

The second wine of Chateau Latour. One of the best second wines produced on the left bank. A consistently lovely wine.

Typical blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot. 75cl Bottle. Abv% not stated.

Bottle condition, capsule good, label good, wine level top shoulder

A surprisingly bright red colour. No colour evolution at all. Nose impressive, refined delicate scent with not only cassis but remarkably intense dark ripe strawberries. Seemingly still young with still some separation in the primary elements of the taste. Certainly the youngest 79, very promising for this vintage. The acids are somewhat pronounced.

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