Chateau Latour-Martillac 2020
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Description
The indulgence of a mineral and aromatic white Graves Classified Growth
The estate
Chateau Latour-Martillac owes its name to a tower standing in the chateau’s main courtyard. This tower is in fact the vestige of a 12th century fort, once used to overlook the road from Bordeaux to Toulouse. Owned by the Kressmann family since 1871, Chateau Latour-Martillac achieved the title of Cru Classe des Graves in both red and white in 1953. Tristan and Loïc Kressmann continue to carry on the family tradition with passion and ambition, developing great red and white Graves wines.
The vineyard
The Chateau Latour-Martillac vineyard enjoys an exceptional location in the Pessac-Leognan appellation. The Martillac plateau is composed of a mosaic of gravel dating from the Quaternary, including flint, quartz, lydian and jasper. These soils constitute the terroir of choice for Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. The other main terroir of the property is located closer to the Garonne, where we find clay-limestone and gravelly soils on the surface. This is where the Merlot and the white grape varieties of the property are planted (Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon).
The vintage
The particularly mild winter favored an early bud break. The heavy spring rainfall caused strong mildew pressure and coulure in the case of the Merlot. The summer was very dry, bringing 8 weeks without rain. While the rainy days in mid-August helped reinvigorate the maturation of the grapes, the dry conditions led to grapes of small size and high concentration. The concentration was enhanced further by the unprecedented heat wave during the harvest.
The blend
The Chateau Latour-Martillac blanc 2020 was made from a blend of Sauvignon Blanc (68%) and Semillon (32%).
The aging
The Chateau Latour-Martillac blanc 2020 was aged in oak barrels (25% in new barrels).
The tasting
Color
The wine is pale in color.
Nose
The fruity nose presents notes of white nectarines, lemon and passion fruit.
Palate
The concentrated, round and juicy palate reveals notes of pear and almond. Persistent and tasty, the finish seduces with its freshness, minerality and tension.
