2012 Les Forts de Latour 2025 Ex-Chateau

Bordeaux Blend - 3L
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REVIEWS

JS 93 JD 93 VN 93 WA 92 DC 91 WS 91
JS 93

jamessuckling.com, April 2018

A juicy and rich red, offering chocolate and hazelnuts. Plum and berry undertones. Full-bodied with angular tannins that are firm and muscular. Needs a year or two to soften still.
JD 93

jebdunnuck.com, April 2018

The second wine of Château Latour, the 2012 Les Forts de Latour is a smoking good, rich, concentrated effort that most likely wins the battle of the second wines in the vintage. Crème de cassis, graphite, crushed violets...
VN 93

Vinous, February 2022

The 2012 Les Forts de Latour has a light minty bouquet, more red than black fruit, touches of orange peel and light pencil shaving scents. The palate is medium-bodied with good density, fine tannins, becoming increasingly...
WA 92

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, March 2019

Composed of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot, the 2012 Les Forts de Latour has a medium to deep garnet-purple color and nose of redcurrants, black cherries and kirsch with menthol, cigars and dried...
DC 91

Decanter,

Superb colour, cassis fruit and the classic graphite grip of top Pauillacs, fragrance, precision and great class. [NB: Tasted en primeur and originally rated as 17.5 points under the 20-point scale used by Decanter at the...
WS 91

Wine Spectator, March 2015

Admirably rich for the vintage, with solid plum and black currant paste flavors, allied to a decidedly brisk and racy structure and backed by plum pit, iron and singed alder notes through the finish, giving this a rather...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pauillac
Vintage 2012
Size 3L
Percent alcohol 13%
Closure Cork

The 2012 Les Forts de Latour is a Bordeaux Blend produced by Les Forts de Latour in the renowned region of Pauillac, Bordeaux, France. This vintage is characterized by its classic red wine attributes, offering a compelling representation of the region's winemaking prowess. With an alcohol content of 13.0%, the wine is sealed with a traditional cork closure, preserving its quality and flavor integrity over time.

Les Forts de Latour, known for producing wines of remarkable consistency and structure, has crafted this 2012 vintage to express the unique terroir of Pauillac. The Bordeaux Blend typically includes grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and sometimes Petit Verdot, each contributing to the wine's complexity and depth.

While there are no specific reviews available for this particular vintage, wines from Les Forts de Latour are generally praised for their balance and aging potential. Reviewers often highlight the structured tannins and concentrated fruit flavors that are hallmarks of wines from this producer. Les Forts de Latour is often recognized for producing wines that offer a more approachable and earlier-drinking option compared to the Grand Vin of Château Latour, while still exhibiting finesse and elegance.

In general, wines from Pauillac are celebrated for their ability to develop and improve with age, and the 2012 Les Forts de Latour is expected to follow this tradition. The producer's reputation suggests that wine enthusiasts can anticipate a wine with a full-bodied profile, marked by notes of dark fruits, subtle spice, and a long, satisfying finish.

In summary, the 2012 Les Forts de Latour promises to be a fine example of Pauillac's esteemed offerings, suitable for both immediate enjoyment and extended cellaring.