2015 Latour Martillac Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 1.5L
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REVIEWS

WE 95 VN 94 DC 93 JS 93 JA 93 WA 93
WE 95

Wine Enthusiast, April 2018

Solid tannins mark this still very young wine. At the same time, the fruit is rich and well proportioned. Black currants dominate the fruity spectrum, giving the wine richness as well as great potential. Drink from 2025...
VN 94

Vinous, February 2018

The 2015 Latour-Martillac is a powerful, muscular wine. Beams of tannin give the 2015 its potent, brooding personality. Savory herbs, new leather, wild cherry, smoke and kirsch get an extra kick of intensity from bright...
DC 93

Decanter, December 2017

Powerful, finessed and deeply textured, with well-balanced cassis and blackberry fruit. It shows great appellation signature, a testament to the vintage. Will age beautifully.
JS 93

jamessuckling.com, February 2018

Some handy depth here. Ripe dark cherries and blackberries are framed in slightly nutty, cedary and spicy oak. The palate’s built on polished layered tannin sheets, delivering depth and sturdiness amid fresh flavors of...
JA 93

janeanson.com, September 2021

Peony and violet floral notes, raspberry and redcurrant fruits, tannins a little austere right now but this has great structure and depth to the flavours. Of the recent vintages, I recommend the 2014 for the next few...
WA 93

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, February 2018

Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 Latour Martillac has a spicy nose of cinnamon stick, cloves and aniseed with a core of red and black cherries and a waft of fragrant earth. The palate is medium-bodied with...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pessac Leognan
Vintage 2015
Size 1.5L
Percent alcohol 14%
Closure Cork

The 2015 Latour Martillac is a Bordeaux Blend wine that hails from the prestigious Pessac Leognan sub-region of Bordeaux, France. With its vibrant red color and a cork closure, this wine exudes elegance and sophistication from the moment it is uncorked.

On the nose, the 2015 Latour Martillac offers an enticing bouquet of savory herbs, new leather, wild cherry, smoke, and kirsch. These aromas are intensified by bright acids and well-integrated tannins, creating a powerful and brooding personality that captivates the senses.

Upon tasting, this wine showcases a muscular structure and a potent presence. Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, it reveals flavors of red and black cherries, complemented by hints of cinnamon stick, cloves, and aniseed. The palate is medium-bodied, with juicy fruit and a firm frame of fine-grained tannins that are lifted by a refreshing touch of freshness.

The 2015 Latour Martillac is still very young, and its solid tannins indicate great aging potential. Black currants dominate the fruity spectrum, adding richness and depth to the wine. It is recommended to cellar this wine until 2025 to fully appreciate its potential.

Renowned wine critics have praised the 2015 Latour Martillac for its exceptional quality. Vinous has awarded it a score of 94, highlighting its powerful and brooding personality. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also gives it a score of 93, noting its juicy fruit and firm tannins. Wine Enthusiast rates it even higher with a score of 95, emphasizing its solid tannins and rich fruit.

This wine is a testament to the vintage and showcases the great appellation signature of Pessac Leognan. With its well-balanced flavors, deep texture, and remarkable structure, the 2015 Latour Martillac is a wine that will age beautifully and continue to impress for years to come.