Chateau Latour a Pomerol 2021

JAMES SUCKLING: "Plum stones, walnuts, orange rind and dried flowers on the nose. Some mocha and nutmeg. It’s medium- to full-bodied, polished and fragrant, with layers of spiced fruit framed by tight, very fine tannins. Long and evolving. Best from 2026."

WEINWISSER: "Der 21er zeigt sich noch sehr jugendlich nach der Füllung, mit satter, dunkler und massiver Merlot-Power. Dabei verfügt er auch über sehr feine Gerbstoffe und sein delikates Terroir kommt voll zur Geltung. Verdichtet, lang und finessenreich, sehr vielversprechender Pomerol, der mit weiterer Reife sicher noch zulegen wird."

DECANTER: "Red berries and herbal strawberry leaf on the nose. Smooth and supple, a nice energy to this straight away, juicy core with slightly metallic tannins that coat the mouth and give the frame. Delicate in style but still with lots of flavour. Refined and well worked, it's missing the plushness that can be so brilliant at this estate but there is good fruit vibrancy and clarity and this has character. I like it. Feels serious albeit with no heaviness. Tannins are good and feels like the ageing and oak treatment was right."

FALSTAFF: "Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, breitere Randaufhellung. Nach feinem Cassis, schwarze Waldbeeren, mit Brombeerkonfitüre unterlegt, ein Hauch von Kräuterwürze und Tabak. Engmaschig, straff, mineralisch, rote Beerenfrucht, feine, tragende Tannine, mineralisch, noch etwas unterentwickelt, wird von weiterer Flaschenreife profitieren."

WINE ENTHUSIAST: "Aromatic strawberry and cherry aromas lead to a wine with ripe black tannins and dense texture. Tannins are underneath, giving it structure and concentration. Drink from 2027."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "The 2021 Latour à Pomerol delivers a strong showing in bottle, unwinding in the glass to reveal aromas of minty dark berries, licorice, violets and pencil shavings, followed by a medium-bodied, fleshy and suave palate with good depth at the core, lively acids and powdery tannins that have integrated well with élevage."

JEB DUNNUCK: "All Merlot from an 8-hectare parcel in Pomerol, the 2021 Château Latour A Pomerol has a charming, upfront perfume of spice red and black fruits, leather, dried flowers, and spicy wood. This carries to a medium-bodied, round, mouth-filling 2021 that has velvety tannins, good overall balance, and outstanding length. It offers ample pleasure today yet will cruise in cold cellars over the coming 15 years or more. It's an outstanding Pomerol."

LISA PERROTTI-BROWN: "The 2021 Latour a Pomerol is 100% Merlot and has a medium to deep garnet-purple color. It jumps from the glass with ready-to-go notes of juicy blackberries, Morello cherries, and spice cake, followed by suggestions of Darjeeling tea and black olives. The medium-bodied palate is elegantly styled, with bags of freshness and soft, approachable tannins, finishing with a skip in its step."

WINE SPECTATOR: "A bit reserved in style, with black cherry and currant notes woven with earth and singed alder accents. Ends with a cool cast iron echo. Solid for the vintage. Drink now through 2031. 1,800 cases made, 320 cases imported."