Chateau Latour, 1980 Red Wine

Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe

Bottle size: 75cl

ABV: 12%

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Description

The 1980 Château Latour from Pauillac, one of Bordeaux’s First Growth estates, comes from a less celebrated vintage. The 1980 growing season was challenging due to a cooler and wetter summer, resulting in less-than-ideal conditions for ripening. However, Château Latour is known for its ability to produce outstanding wines even in difficult years and the 1980 vintage is one of the top wines from the vintage, although lighter and less structured compared to more renowned vintages.

Tasting notes for the 1980 Château Latour: The wine is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, with smaller amounts of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot typical of Latour’s blend.

Tasting Notes: Aroma: The wine has developed significant tertiary aromas typical of well-aged Bordeaux. Expect notes of leather, tobacco, dried fruit (prunes, figs), earthy tones, and possibly cedar, with the original dark fruit having receded significantly. Some herbaceous qualities might also emerge, along with a slight pencil lead or graphite note. On the palate, the wine is quite evolved, with soft tannins and a lighter body due to the nature of the vintage. The fruit will be subtle and dried, with flavors like black tea, forest floor, tobacco, and cedar dominating. The acidity may feel more prominent, giving it a fresher feel than the fruit concentration. The finish is medium-length, with lingering earthy, savory notes rather than the rich, ripe fruit of more recent vintages.

Aging Potential: While Latour is renowned for its longevity, wines from cooler years like 1980 would have been best enjoyed earlier and will not beniefit from additional cellaring .The wine will provide a fascinating, mature drinking experience, though the wine will be fully mature and possibly declining. If you plan to open a bottle, you may want to decant it briefly to remove sediment, though prolonged decanting is not recommended for a wine of this age.

Food Pairing: For an aged wine like this, it’s best to pair it with simple, classic dishes that won’t overwhelm its delicate flavors. Roasted poultry, lean cuts of beef, or a mushroom-based dish would pair well. Mild, aged cheeses like Comté or Gruyère would also complement the wine’s earthy and savory characteristics.

Condition

Level in neck
Slight bin soiling on the label

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