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Latour à Pomerol 2012

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > Pomerol
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyMerlot

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Tasting Notes

A very strong effort from this estate in the Jean-Pierre Moueix stable, this 2012 (14.5% natural alcohol) has a dense ruby/purple color, a big, sweet kiss of mocha, blackcurrants, and black cherries, and notes of truffle and earth. Full-bodied, ripe and one of the great successes from this estate over recent decades, the 2012 is a must-purchase for Pomerol enthusiasts. Silky tannins, superb concentration and a long, long finish suggest a good 20+ years of evolution at minimum. Bravo! Drink: 2015 - 2035

93+
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (218), April 2015

The Latour-à-Pomerol represents a significant level up from the La Grave-a-Pomerol on the nose, displays more delineation and complexity. There are subtle black fruits, wild hedgerow and hawthorn: broody and introverted at the moment but sure to unfold after bottling. The palate is medium-bodied with chalky tannins on the entry. The fruit is tightly wound with dark chocolate tinged blackberry and boysenberry fruit. There is a little oak to be absorbed on the finish and there is a fine saline aftertaste. It does not quite possess the raw materials that engender a top flight Latour-a-Pomerol, nonetheless it will need several years in bottle and may surprise a few people - including myself. Tasted April 2013.

90/92
Neal Martin, RobertParker.com, May 2013

A dense and layered red with dried strawberries, cocoa powder, chocolate and shelled walnuts. Full body, round and chewy tannins. Dense and deep. Needs three or four years to soften and come together. Excellent texture. Better after 2018.

92
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, February 2015

Deep bright cherry red. Slightly medicinal cherry aroma, a little bit stalky but scented too. Relatively slight overall but elegant and fresh, with fine, lightish tannins. Sustained finish with the herbaceousness bringing freshness. Scores on elegance rather than power. Juicy aftertaste. (JH)

16.5
Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com, April 2013

The Moueix family seem to have grasped the essence of the vintage in 2012, getting the
extraction just right on most of their reds. This has notes of rose petal and cassis, a hint of
raspberry coulis, attractive oak and a refreshing, medium weight finish with brightness and
palate length.
Drink: 2018-26

92
Tim Atkin MW, timatkin.com, April 2013
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A beautiful bouquet of sweet black currants, cedar wood, licorice, truffles and kirsch soars from this dense ruby/plum/purple-colored 2012. Round and generously endowed with medium to full body, sweet tannin and an endearing, seductive style, this blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc should keep for 12-15 years.

90/93
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (206), April 2013

This barrel sample shows a solid core of fruit in the center palate with gorgeous tannins. Wonderful cashmere texture. Not the 2010 but not that far away in quality.

93/94
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2013
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