1955 Latour, Pauillac
SKU #950940
95 points
James Suckling
...1955 is a vintage that continues to show remarkable depth and power, in part thanks to a near impeccable growing seasons, and this bottle of Latour did not disappoint. It was incredibly thick and rich with aromas and flavors of coffee, chocolate, dark fruit and shiitake mushrooms. Full body, velvety tannins and solid, solid fruit. Long and impressive finish.
(6/2016)
94 points
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
A spectacular Latour, from a vintage that has provided many superb surprises (especially in the Medoc and Graves), the deep garnet-colored 1955 reveals some amber at the edge. It remains tannic, but its extraordinary perfume of smoked meats, dried herbs, cedar, black fruits, underbrush, and leather is seductive. It is full-bodied, with a sweet, intense mid-palate, plenty of power, and decades of life remaining. This is an under-rated, stunning Latour that may even improve. (RP)
(6/2000)
94 points
Wine Spectator
Pretty, racy and fine. Shows rich aromas of cherries, minerals and currants. Full-bodied, with lovely ripe fruit, silky tannins and a long finish. A beauty. (JS)
(8/2000)
Jancis Robinson
Still amazingly deep ruby. Definitely old rather than mature on the nose but so heady it also suggests great voluptuousness. Very much of another era but some suggestion of lilies as well as balsam. Still masses of intensity and even some tannins as well as acid. Graphite and grit. Food, please! You’d be completely crazy to drink this without it. Mid weight. Long with grip. The empty glass smelt beautiful. 18.5/20 points (JR)
(12/2016)
