The 2019 Latour Martillac, a Bordeaux blend from the Pessac Leognan region of France, has garnered impressive reviews for its complexity and aging potential. This vintage is composed primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon (72%), with Merlot (20%) and Petit Verdot (8%), and comes with an alcohol content of 14.5%.

James Suckling awarded this wine a score of 95, praising its "sweet berry, spice, tobacco, and dried rose-petal aromas." He describes it as "full-bodied with beautifully integrated tannins and a creamy, polished texture," recommending that it will be "better after 2025." Jeb Dunnuck provided an even higher score of 96, noting the "gorgeous bouquet of blackcurrants, black cherry, smoked tobacco, gravely earth, and chocolate." He commends its "full-bodied richness, a round, layered mouthfeel, supple tannins, and one heck of a finish," suggesting it will age well for over 25 years.

Decanter gave the wine a score of 92, describing it as "powerful" with "a hint of ripe sweetness to the fruit" and "sculpted full fruit on the palate," although mentioning that the oak spicing currently overshadows other elements. Meanwhile, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate assigned a score of 94, highlighting the "alluring scents of kirsch, Black Forest cake, and warm cassis," and describing the palate as "elegant and refreshing."

Vinous provided a score of 93, appreciating the "ample blackberry, cedar, black olive, and light marine scents on the nose" and the "sappy black fruit" on the palate. Jane Anson also scored the wine at 94, noting its "rich ruby red color" and "muscular tannins" with flavors of "savoury fruits, cocoa bean, liquorice root, and cigar box."

Overall, the 2019 Latour Martillac is a robust and promising Bordeaux blend that promises to evolve beautifully with time.