Name: Château Latour-Martillac 2020
Brand: Château Latour Martillac
SKU: 3209-2020
Price: 42.85 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 94 (3 reviews)

Château Latour-Martillac 2020, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, red wine

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SKU: 3209-2020

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• Domaine: Château Latour Martillac
• Appellation: Pessac-Léognan
• Classification: Cru Classé de Graves
• Origin: Left Bank • Bordeaux • France

Château Latour-Martillac is a winery located in the Pessac-Léognan appellation in the Bordeaux region of France. The estate has a long history, dating back to the 12th century, when it was owned by the Benedictine monks. The current château was built in the 18th century and has been owned by the Kressmann family since 1930.

The vineyard of Château Latour-Martillac covers 42 hectares, with the majority planted with red grape varieties, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. The estate also produces a small amount of white wine from Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.

The wines of Château Latour-Martillac are known for their balance, elegance, and finesse. They are often described as being a "classic" expression of the Pessac-Léognan appellation, with a focus on terroir-driven flavors and aromas. The red wines are typically aged in oak barrels for 12-18 months, depending on the vintage, and can age for several decades.

Château Latour-Martillac has received numerous accolades and awards over the years, including being named a Grand Cru Classé de Graves in the official classification of Bordeaux wines in 1953. The estate has also been recognized for its commitment to sustainable viticulture and has been certified by several organizations, including Terra Vitis and HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale).

“Another beautiful Pessac from 2020, the 2020 Château Latour-Martillac has a textbook bouquet of smoky red and black fruits, spring flowers, truffly earth, and smoked tobacco. With a lush, round, medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, it has ripe tannins, some classic Graves sexiness, and a great finish. It's going to benefit from 5-6 years of bottle age and keep for 15-20 years.” - Jeb Dunnuck, Jeb Dunnuck (March 2023), 94/100

“The tannins are pretty tight and closed in right now, but they are cradling real depth of flavour, blueberry, cassis, tobacco, raspberry leaf and green tomato leaf on the finish. Aromatic, with gourmet swirl of cocoa bean and espresso. 38hl/ha yield.” - Jane Anson, Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux (January 2023), 94/100, Drink 2025–2042

“The 2020 Latour-Martillac offers an enticing bouquet of black fruit infused with black olive, background citric scents lending a bit of zest. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, well-integrated oak and impressive depth. This is a very assured and confident Latour-Martillac that continues their strong run of form. Perhaps one of the dark horses of the appellation in 2020, this should be on your primeur shopping list.” - Neal Martin, Vinous, 93-95/100, Drink 2027–2055

LWIN	1012332
Stock Status	In Stock
Appellation	Pessac-Léognan
Vintage	2020
Brand	Château Latour Martillac
Shipping Weight	3.000000

About Pessac-Léognan

Pessac-Léognan is a prestigious wine appellation located in the northern Graves region of Bordeaux on the Left Bank of the Garonne River to the south of Bordeaux city. Created in 1987 the Pessac-Léognan AOC encompasses communes in the south of Bordeaux such as Pessac-Léognan and Martillac. Pessac-Léognan soils are among the most widely varied in the region which explains why both serious red and white wines can be produced. The main grape varieties are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Semillon producing elegant, complex wines that age well. These wines are known for their structure and their rich flavors often featuring notes of dark fruits, tobacco, spices. Pessac-Léognan has fourteen Crus Classés de Graves including one that is also a 1855 First Growths : Château Haut-Brion. The area is home to several renowned estates including Château Pape-Clement, Château La Mission Haut-Brion, Château Malartic-Lagravière, Château Lespault-Martillac, Château Haut-Bailly, Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion, Domaine de Chevalier, Château Latour-Martillac, La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion, Le Petit Haut Lafitte, Château Carbonnieux, Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Château Larrivet Haut-Brion, Clos Floridene, Château Bouscaut, Château Olivier, Château La Tour Haut-Brion, Château Brown, Château Baret, Château de Fieuzal, Château Ferran. These estates are celebrated for their meticulous winemaking processes and commitment to excellence ensuring that each bottle reflects the rich heritage and terroir of the region.

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