Tasting Notes

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Vinous Neal Martin - 25 Mar 25
The 1996 Latour-à-Pomerol has an intriguing fish oil-tinged bouquet that detracts from its terroir expression. It later develops a peaty aroma that threatens to dominate the modest black fruit tones. Like many Right Bank 1996s, the palate is medium-bodied and a tad austere, not a million miles away from Petrus. Saline toward the attenuating finish, it is a mediocre Latour-à-Pomerol and nothing more. Tasted at the Latour à Pomerol dinner at Taillevent in London.
Drinking Date: 2024 - 2029
Pomerol Fine Wine

Pomerol

Pomerol, a prestigious Bordeaux Right Bank appellation, is famous for luxurious, velvety red wines primarily based on Merlot, often blended with Cabernet Franc. These wines are rich and opulent, with soft tannins and flavours of ripe plum, blackberry, truffle, chocolate, and earthy undertones, featuring a silky texture and lingering finish. Top producers include Château Pétrus, known for its depth and ageing potential; Château Le Pin, celebrated for purity and finesse; and Château La Conseillante and Château Trotanoy, known for elegance and power.