Château Latour Pauillac 1855 1er Cru 1966

Insanely good for an almost 60 year old wine. The clarity of expression starts right from the colour, which is vivid ruby, still with plenty of depth through the centre. Tertiary character on the palate, white truffle, leather, soy, brambled blackberry fruits, laced through with fresh mint and slow but steady lift. Standout wine of the lineup. In 1966, Château Latour was owned by a consortium of British shareholders, primarily the Pearson Group, along with Harveys of Bristol and the family of the 2nd Viscount Cowdray. The estate director was Jean-Paul Gardère, working alongside Henri Martin – and together the two men were responsible for much of the replanting programme in the vineyards during the 1960s, as well as introducing second wine Les Forts de Latour in this vintage of 1966. Harvest September 25 to October 10.