The 1967 Latour is a vintage that I had never tasted until it was poured blind at the château. It is probably the best Left Bank from this season that I have tasted. It has a lovely mint-tinged nose with pencil box scents interwoven into the red fruit. There is more red fruit on the palate, a touch of licorice and a silky texture. Perfectly judged acidity, this is no powerful Latour, yet it has superb balance and plenty of depth of the slightly piquant finish. Bon vin. Tasted at the château. -- Neal Martin

Unquestionably the best wine produced in the Medoc in 1967 the Latour has dark ruby color with some browning at the edges a medium- to full-bodied feel plenty of black currant fruit and some light soft tannins still present. Head and shoulders above the other first-growths this wine has the classic Latour bouquet of black walnuts black currants mineral scents and cedarwood. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted 1/85.</P>