100 Points
100 Points
100 Points
100 Points
99 Points

Chateau Latour 2010

SKU: TOUR201010 UCNZ

$4,439.99

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The 2010 Château Latour stands out with its intense, multilayered profile of crème de cassis, black fruit, espresso, and hints of graphite. It has received perfect scores from multiple critics, highlighting its rare combination of depth, richness, and balance.

With a blend of 90.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9.5% Merlot, and a touch of Petit Verdot, this vintage is noted for its formidable structure and longevity. It's expected to evolve beautifully over the next several decades, making it a remarkable investment for collectors and connoisseurs.

This wine is praised for its elegance, with velvety tannins and a long, nuanced finish. Its powerful yet refined profile sets a new benchmark for Pauillac wines, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and the storied legacy of Château Latour.

Critic Scores

100 // Decanter

"I get the same peony and violet aromatics here as I did in Forts de Latour. This is powerful, muscular, not even getting close to being ready. The tannins crowd in from the mid palate onwards, extremely physical in the way they make their presence felt. Behind them, if you give the wine enough time in the glass, it gives black pepper spice, pencil lead, slate and compressed earth, along with cassis, bilberry and all the tight compact dark-berried fruits you can think of. Don't even consider this for another five years at least. This is a monumental Latour and a flashing signpost for how good this vintage is in Pauillac."

100 // James Suckling

"The aromas of flowers such as roses, violets and lilacs jump from the glass then turn to dark berries such as blueberries and blackberries. It's full-bodied, with velvety tannins and dense and intense with a chocolate, berry and currant character. This is juicy and rich with wood still showing a bit, but it's all coming together wonderfully. Muscular yet toned."

100 // Wine Advocate

"One of the perfect wines of the vintage, Frederic Engerer challenged me when I tasted the 2010 Latour at the estate, asking, 'If you rate the 2009 one hundred, then how can this not be higher?' Well, the scoring system stops at 100, (and has for 34 years,) and will continue for as long as I continue to write about wine. Nevertheless, this blend of 90.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9.5% Merlot, and .5% Petit Verdot hit 14.4% natural alcohol and represents a tiny 36% of their entire production. The pH is about 3.6, which is normal compared to the 3.8 pH of the 2009, that wine being slightly lower in alcohol, hence the combination that makes it more flamboyant and accessible. The 2010 is a liquid skyscraper in the mouth, building layers upon layers of extravagant, if not over-the-top richness with its hints of subtle charcoal, truffle, blackberry, cassis, espresso and notes of toast and graphite. Full-bodied, with wonderfully sweet tannin, it is a mind-boggling, prodigious achievement that should hit its prime in about 15 years, and last for 50 to 100."

100 // Vinous

"The 2010 Latour can be summed up in two words: “The king.” It convincingly asserts its superiority over other 2010s, including First Growths, in terms of its aromatic complexity, precision, balance, intensity, complexity and persistence. Simply a faultless Latour that ranks among its greatest achievements. Tasted from an ex-château bottle at the BI Wines & Spirits 10-Year On tasting."

99 // Wine Enthusiast

"Stern, almost severe initially, this great wine takes time to show its immense fruit power. Black currant and blackberry notes are packed into the wine, along with an impressive array of spices from new wood that gives a more exotic element. At the end, though, it has a fine, structured sense of proportion. Obviously for aging over decades, so don’t drink before 2022."

Product Details

Red

2010

Cabernet Blend

Chateau Latour

Medoc, Bordeaux, France

15 Plus Years

Cork

14.4%

750ml (Bottle)

Available for Purchase

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Description

The Château Latour 2010 is hailed as one of the greatest expressions of this legendary estate, demonstrating unparalleled complexity and power. Scoring a perfect 100 points from Decanter, James Suckling, and Wine Advocate, this vintage is described as a monumental wine with a deep, dark color and a dense, muscular frame. It features an extraordinary aromatic profile with notes of black pepper, pencil lead, slate, cassis, and bilberry. The wine’s tannins are notably robust yet refined, promising an exceptional aging potential.
The 2010 vintage is a blend of 90.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9.5% Merlot, and a touch of Petit Verdot, contributing to its rich, layered texture and intricate flavors. Despite its current intensity and youthful tightness, it is expected to unfold into an even more impressive wine over the next decade. Critics highlight its monumental structure, impressive length, and the exceptional quality of its fruit. With its opulent profile and remarkable aging potential, the 2010 Château Latour is a quintessential example of what makes this First Growth a benchmark in Bordeaux winemaking.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Blackberry, Blackcurrant, Roses

Palate:

Black Cherry, Graphite, Violet

Food Pairings:

Game

Pork

Red Meat

Tasting Notes

Description

The Château Latour 2010 is hailed as one of the greatest expressions of this legendary estate, demonstrating unparalleled complexity and power. Scoring a perfect 100 points from Decanter, James Suckling, and Wine Advocate, this vintage is described as a monumental wine with a deep, dark color and a dense, muscular frame. It features an extraordinary aromatic profile with notes of black pepper, pencil lead, slate, cassis, and bilberry. The wine’s tannins are notably robust yet refined, promising an exceptional aging potential.

The 2010 vintage is a blend of 90.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9.5% Merlot, and a touch of Petit Verdot, contributing to its rich, layered texture and intricate flavors. Despite its current intensity and youthful tightness, it is expected to unfold into an even more impressive wine over the next decade. Critics highlight its monumental structure, impressive length, and the exceptional quality of its fruit. With its opulent profile and remarkable aging potential, the 2010 Château Latour is a quintessential example of what makes this First Growth a benchmark in Bordeaux winemaking.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Blackberry, Blackcurrant, Roses

Palate:

Black Cherry, Graphite, Violet

Food Pairings:

Game

Pork

Red Meat

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