LE PAUILLAC 3rd wine of Ch. Latour, Pauillac 2017 Bottle

Description

The 2017 Le Pauillac de Château Latour exhibits a blend of 52.9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39.9% Merlot, and 7.2% Petit Verdot, primarily from young vines. Vinous rated it 92 points, noting its gorgeous character and textural depth, though it requires more time to develop aromatic nuances. Decanter also scored it 92 points, praising the concentrated black cherry and blackcurrant aromas, smooth texture, and mouthwatering freshness, with lingering flavors of cherries, strawberries, and subtle spices. James Suckling awarded it 92 points, highlighting aromas of blackberries and earthy notes, along with a fresh finish. The Wine Advocate rated it 91 points, describing its fragrant cassis and succulent profile, complemented by lively acids and approachable tannins.

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VINOUS 92 points
Drinking Window 2025 - 2037
From: Cellar Favorite: Château Latour: 2022 New Releases (Jan 2022)
The 2017 Pauillac is a gorgeous wine. Unlike most of the Latour releases of these last few years, it needs more time in bottle! There is plenty of textural depth, but the acids are high and the tannins are a bit larger in size than is typical for the Pauillac. I very much like the wine's exuberance and power. The 2017 is still very vibrant. It just needs time to develop more aromatic nuance. - By Antonio Galloni on January 2022

DECANTER 92 points
Tasted by: Georgina Hindle
(at Latour, Pauillac, 08 Nov 2021)
Drinking Window: 2021 - 2029
Concentrated black cherries on the nose, pinkish purple in the rim. Dark nose, full of blackcurrant and touches of liquorice. Smooth texture, so juicy and mouthwateringly fresh - the flavours really hit straight away - bright cherries and strawberries, hints of liquorice, mint leaf and clove giving a lovely subtle edge of spice. Feels concentrated and dense but with a really lovely succulent lift. Tannins are soft and fine grained, full of juice and life. This has impact and generosity on the palate filled with concentrated flavours and a long finish, such a lovely overall mouthfeel.

JAMES SUCKLING 92 points
This has aromas of blackberries, porcini mushrooms, tobacco and charred bark. It’s medium-bodied with fine, supple tannins. Savory, with plenty of earth and mineral character. Fresh finish. Drink or hold.

THE WINE ADVOCATE 91 points
Reviewed by: William Kelley
Drink Date: 2021 - 2037
Latour’s indecently good 2017 Le Pauillac de Château Latour bursts with fragrant aromas of creamy cassis, wild berries and plums. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and polished, it’s supple and succulent, with an enveloping core of fruit, lively acids and already melting tannins. This is already very approachable on release.