Les Forts de Latour

Produced with the grapes from the "young vines" of the "Grand Enclos", which are less than 12 years old, from the grapes grown on three plots situated outside the "Grand Enclos".

In addition, and depending on the quality of the vintage, certain vats of Grand Vin may not, after numerous tastings, be up to the standards required.

They may then be demoted to "Les Forts de Latour". Since 1990, it is released "en primeur", like its "big brother", the Grand Vin.

Ageing : 50 % new barrels, 50 % one vintage barrels, for 18 months.

Grape varieties -  70 % Cabernet, 30 % Merlot. The exact proportion of grape varieties will vary slightly from year to year depending on the quantity of demoted Grand Vin.