Chateau Latour - Pauillac de Latour 2016

JAMES SUCKLING: "Lots of mineral, crushed stone, iodine and graphite with blackcurrants and blackberries that follow through to a medium body with ultra fine tannins that are ever so polished and give length and energy to the wine. Drinkable now, but even better in 2023."

DECANTER: "With a vintage as widely successful as 2016 in this part of the world, it is no surprise that this is a delicious Pauillac de Latour that is easy to recommend. Clear notes of blackberry bud and liquorice root - both flavours given a qualifier to show not only spice and concentration but also good levels of acidity, freshness and sinew. The tannins were so prevalent during en primeur and in-bottle tastings that it was easy to miss how generous the fruit is underneath. A lovely moment to begin drinking. Drinking Window 2021 - 2032."

JEB DUNNUCK: "Starting with the 2016 Le Pauillac De Chateau Latour, which can be thought of as the entry level wine from this great estate, it checks in as a blend of 54.6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38.9% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot. Showing similar to the last showing, it has a gorgeous Pauillac nose of blackcurrants, lead pencil shavings, graphite, tobacco, and damp earth. Rich, medium to full-bodied, and beautifully textured, it shows the quality of this great vintage as well as plenty of classic Latour character, allbeit, in a much more upfront, charming style. It's drinking beautifully today yet my money is on it evolving for another two decades."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "The spicy nose, with its peppery red fruits, cedar chest, tobacco leaf and cassis is just great. Medium-bodied, fresh, with a touch of austerity on the red-fruited palate, the finish pops with sweet, vibrant, juicy, earthy red fruits with a touch of smoked herbs and stones in the end note. You can start drinking this now as it is already showing well."