2005 Château Latour, Pauillac, Bordeaux

Just now starting to relax its shoulders and fill out, this is jam packed with a plethora of red-fruit notes and profound elegance. There is a distinctive rosewater perfume that bursts from the glass amongst a more autumnal tone of stewed fruit, bramble and cedar. On the palate, more sweetly fruited berries can be found with a smattering of olive tapenade. Immaculately integrated and showing beautifully, the finish here is persistent, though not excessive. This is measured and fresh.

Luke Dowdy, Account Manager, Berry Bros. & Rudd (September 2025)