Les Forts de Latour 2000

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Les Forts de Latour 2000

Producer: Château Latour | Appellation: Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
Vintage: 2000 | Classification: Second Wine of Château Latour
Blend: Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot and smaller proportions of Cabernet Franc & Petit Verdot
Drinking Window: 2010–2035+ | Aging Potential: 30+ years

The Wine

Les Forts de Latour 2000 is an exceptional mature Pauillac from one of Bordeaux’s most respected estates. Produced by Château Latour, it benefits from the same meticulous vineyard philosophy and winemaking expertise as the Grand Vin, delivering remarkable structure, concentration and ageing potential. The outstanding 2000 vintage adds depth and richness, making this a particularly rewarding choice for lovers of classic Left Bank Bordeaux.

The nose reveals blackcurrant, dark cherry and cedar, complemented by tobacco, graphite, leather and subtle earthy notes. On the palate, it is powerful yet refined, with concentrated dark fruit, finely integrated tannins and a long, savoury finish. Now mature, it offers an excellent balance of developed complexity and enduring structure.

Tasting Notes

Nose:
Cassis, black cherry and cedar, with hints of graphite, tobacco, leather and spice.

Palate:
Full-bodied and structured, with concentrated dark fruit, polished tannins and classic Pauillac minerality.

Finish:
Long and persistent, revealing cedar, earthy nuances and lingering blackcurrant.

Producer Details

Château Latour is one of Bordeaux’s most prestigious estates, located in Pauillac and classified as a First Growth in the 1855 Classification. Renowned for its powerful, Cabernet Sauvignon-led wines, the estate is particularly celebrated for producing bottles capable of ageing gracefully for decades.

Les Forts de Latour is the estate’s highly regarded second wine, made with the same commitment to quality and precision. It offers an accessible expression of Latour’s distinctive Pauillac character while retaining impressive depth, structure and longevity.

Wine Details

Vinification:
Careful parcel selection and traditional vinification, followed by maturation in French oak barrels.

Alcohol Content:
Approximately 13%

Cellaring:
Enjoy now after allowing the wine to breathe. With sound provenance and excellent storage, well-preserved bottles may continue to develop further.

Food Pairing Suggestions

An excellent match for roast beef, rack of lamb, beef Wellington, venison, or mature hard cheeses.