Red Chateau Latour-Martillac 2016

An intense and balanced Pessac-Léognan wine

The estate

The Château Latour-Martillac owes its name to a tower standing in the château's courtyard. This tower is actually the remains of a 12th-century fortlet and was used to control the road from Bordeaux to Toulouse. Owned by the Kressmann family since 1871, Château Latour-Martillac was granted the status of Cru Classé des Graves for both red and white in 1953. Tristan and Loïc Kressmann continue today with passion and ambition the family tradition and the art of making great Red wines and White wines from Graves.

The vineyard

The vineyard of Château Latour-Martillac benefits from an exceptional location in the Pessac-Léognan appellation. The Martillac plateau is composed of a mosaic of quaternary gravels, made up of flint, quartz, lydians and jaspers. These soils are the preferred terroir of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. The other main terroir of the estate is closer to the Garonne where there are clay-limestone and gravelly soils on the surface. This is where the Merlot as well as the estate's white grape varieties, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, are planted.

Vinification and aging

Aging in oak barrels (40% in new barrels).

Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon (60%)
Merlot (32%)
Petit Verdot (8%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Château Latour-Martillac 2016

Tasting

Color
The color is a beautiful deep red.

Nose
The nose exudes intense fragrances of fresh and juicy red and black fruits.

Palate
On the palate, this vintage reveals a nice balance, with tannins combining power and softness, while being enveloping and velvety.