2005 Les Forts de Latour, Pauillac, Bordeaux

Certainly more dark-fruited than its big sibling Château Latour, this second wine shows builds up with plenty of density and a bounty of date-like fruit, blackcurrant and damson. There is a distinct floral character to the wine, too, with some persimmon, violet and pink peppercorns throughout. The palate offers quite chalky tannins, though the mid-palate is forgiving and plump. The finish is crunchy, verging towards a sour cherry note on the finish.

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