1998 Latour, Pauillac 12-Pack in OWC

Notes

90-94 points from the Wine Spectator… 'A harmonious Latour which shows refinement for the vintage. Loads of crushed black cherries and currants on the nose and the palate. Full-bodied, with very well-integrated tannins and a long, long finish. This will improve in the barrel--just watch.' 90-92 points from Parker… 'In contrast to the big, massive Latours produced in 1995 and 1996, the 1998 is a refined, elegant offering with a dark ruby color, sweet cassis fruit, attractive fat, surprisingly soft tannin, and a good finish… it is very pure, with the vineyard's mineral/black fruit character presented in a medium-weight format… Latour's manager, Christian Le Sommer, feels that the 1998 is reminiscent of a hypothetical blend of 1986 and 1988.' NOTE - This is a pre-arrival (futures) item. It is due to arrive sometime during the winter and spring months of 2001. When the wine arrives we will contact you for shipping instructions.