Pessac-Leognan.
88% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc.
Château Latour-Martillac, a distinguished winery in the Pessac-Léognan appellation of Bordeaux, encompasses 50 hectares of exceptional vineyards. Established in the 18th century, this historic estate is renowned for producing both red and white wines of remarkable quality and elegance. The vineyard's gravelly soils, ideal for viticulture, primarily support Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot for the reds, while Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, and Muscadelle are cultivated for the whites.
James Suckling: 93-94/100
The blackberry and blueberry character comes through clearly here, alongside a hint of stone. Medium-bodied with creamy and polished tannins and a savory finish. Very typical for the appellation.
The blackberry and blueberry character comes through clearly here, alongside a hint of stone. Medium-bodied with creamy and polished tannins and a savory finish. Very typical for the appellation.
Antonio Galloni - Vinous: 90-92/100
The 2023 Latour-Martillac is a very promising wine. Dark red-toned fruit, gravel, incense and pressed rose petal lend notable complexity. What impresses me most about the 2023 is the quality of the tannin, something that has been penalizing at times in the past. There's a good bit of structure, but it is nicely integrated. Sweet floral and spice notes lift the finish. Terrific. Tasted two times.
The 2023 Latour-Martillac is a very promising wine. Dark red-toned fruit, gravel, incense and pressed rose petal lend notable complexity. What impresses me most about the 2023 is the quality of the tannin, something that has been penalizing at times in the past. There's a good bit of structure, but it is nicely integrated. Sweet floral and spice notes lift the finish. Terrific. Tasted two times.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - Wine Independent: 91-93/100
Latour-Martillac 2023 has a deep garnet-purple color. It opens with cedar and spice box notes, before giving way to a core of blackcurrant jelly, wild strawberries, and iron ore, with a waft of garrigue. Medium-bodied, the palate delivers tight-knit black and red berry layers, with mineral accents and grainy tannins to support, finishing with a refreshing lift.