Very deep garnet-black in color, the 2010 Les Forts de Latour is a blend of 64.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 5.5% Petit Verdot. After a little swirling, notes of plum preserves, crème de cassis, dark chocolate...
Very deep garnet-black in color, the 2010 Les Forts de Latour is a blend of 64.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 5.5% Petit Verdot. After a little swirling, notes of plum preserves, crème de cassis, dark chocolate, espresso, and Indian spices erupt from the glass, plus suggestions of menthol and cedar. The medium to full-bodied palate is completely coated with densely packed black fruit layers, supported by firm, grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing with epic length. Developing very slowly, this Les Forts is still just shy of its ideal drinking window. Give it another 4-5 years in bottle, and then drink it over the next 20+ years.