(72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot. 14.5%) Kräftiges Rubinrot. Top Nase, komplex, tiefgründig, viel Tabak, krautige Noten, Süssholz, kühler Kamin. Im Gaumen konzentriert und kompakt, was für eine Dichte, dabei nicht plump, elegant, feinkörniges Tannin, wunderbare Säure. Im Abgang mineralisch, salin, finessenreich und ausgewogenen. Ein mächtiger Wein, der reifen kann. 2026-2042 (Januar 2024)
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Slow-O two hours. A solid showing for what's now defined by many as a value wine. Contextually, of course, that's true. Sigh. A decent enough sense of place at present, but while this was enjoyable (thanks to all the freshness and tasty black fruits, etc), I consistently had the feeling this was keeping a fair amount close to the vest. I'd love to revisit in 5-8 years, as I think there are even brighter days ahead. recommended
Really good tonight. I feel like it is fruity, smooth with a reasonable finish. Given that I have finally pulled myself out of '09 pricing, this is a pretty good QPR.
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My first time tasting a Latour Martillac, and I'm on the fence. I decanted and strained, there was a bit of fine sediment in the bottle. I poured and I was surprised that it was open for business. There is a decent amount of fruit, and tannin is not a factor. Is it worth $40 a bottle? Only time will tell.
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Dark fruits, blue and black and mature, are obvious in the nose, where these are joined by gentle floral notes. The mouth feel is rather soft and friendly, later, towards the end joined by somewhat dusty tannins. But not before some spicy and vanilla notes appear. This all makes for a good complexity and also a fine balance, even if I usually prefer more acidity. Will it improve in the next couple of years? I see drinking windows from various reviewers from 2025 onwards. I don't think waiting will be truly rewarding for this one...
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Very good! Fruit forward wine which is not overextracted, still refined. Very fresh - silky tannins. Blue- and Blackberries on the palate. Really beautiful wine, great QPR!
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Wasn't as impressed by this as much as by the 2018 vintage. Still, a very nice wine with a vigorous double decant and even better the next day. Not as aromatically promising as the '18, but some nice licorice and spice notes to go with the plums and dark fruits. I'm sure in time it will come together, but my tastings thus far have me a little perplexed by the '19 vintage overall vis a vis other recent ones. The '19s overall are crunchy with new oak peeking out awkwardly and a little hollow in the midpalate. The '18s I sampled last year tended to have such warmth and aromatic complexity at the same age (on release), I wonder if '19 will ever be up there with '14, '16 or '18 ... For pure pleasure it is '14 and '18 for me at the moment, but I imagine the '16s and someday hopefully the '19s will come around ...
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JS 95 Deze cru van 50ha uit Martillac behoort sinds 1930 (3 generaties) toe aan de familie Kressman. De cru dankt zijn naam tevens aan de toren die zich bevindt op het binnenplein van het château. Vandaag hebben de broers Tristan (algemeen directeur)
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Had a six pack of these so tried one. I love this Chateau - has been making great wines recently in particular and I've been buying a few from each vintage. Consistently great with black and blue fruit, some creme-de-casis, licorice and led pencil. One of my favorite value Bordeaux around this price-point.
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As others have said, a young wine at this point. Very nice however, good acidic balance. I will buy more at this price point and be patient for several years.
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BODY: dark violet color of great depth; medium to medium-full bodied.
TASTE: fine, drying tannins; noticeable oak; non-descript earthy dark fruits; bitter (children's chewable aspirin); still pretty oaky 3.5 hrs after opening, and pairing it with steak didn't really help in any regard. Best to Hold for now; hopefully cellar time helps the oak calm down some. Less impressed with this vintage than I was the '15 and '16.
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Obviously, very young, and also seemingly unsettled, in part on account of overt alcohol, listed at 14.5. Otherwise, Pessac-Léognan terroir featured beautifully. Brawny, a shade over-the-top, not this wine's hall mark. It really needs time. Improvement seems possible, once it fleshes out.
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A big contrast from the rich 2018, the 2019 CLM comes in more reticent, elegant, and correct to its usual form. It is soft, earthy, and shows good tension giving room for some improvement in the bottle. As to where the 2018 drank well in its youth, I think the 2019 should be held for at least 5 years. HOLD_
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Supple, refined with many layers. This is closer to the elegant 2015 and 2016 than powerhouse 2018, and may develop more complexity than all. Black-and-red fruit and berries, dried tobacco leaf, smoke, cooking spices. Morish brightness. The lingering finish displayed unusual specific sensation of powdery clove and allspice not found in any 2019 Bdx at UGC tasting. Excellent quality and house expression for the price. 92-94
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Showing even better from the bottle than it did from the barrel, the nose pops with dried flowers, blackberries, black cherries, tobacco, smoke, and a touch of cocoa. The wine is soft, refined, elegant, and richly textured with layers of ripe, sweet, supple, ripe dark red fruits. There is length, elegance, and purity. This should age quite nice well. Drink from 2025-2040.
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93 vvPunkte (72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot. 14.5%. Verkostet im Dezember 2021 in Windisch) Kräftiges Rubin. Die Nase zeigt dunle Früchte, Tabak, viel Mineralik, etwas krautiges schwingt mit, auch Lakritze und Kohle. Der Auftakt ist dicht und konzentriert, die Frucht wirkt kompakt, die Tannine sind engmaschig und markant, eher reiffruchtig in der Aromatik, jedoch mit viel Finesse und einem langen, ausgewogenen Abgang ist dieser Wein eher kräftiger Vertreter seiner Appellation. Das darf, ja muss etwas reifen, dürfte sich ab 2025 bis 2040 sehr schön präsentieren. 2025-2040. vvWine.ch
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91-93 vvPunkte (72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot) In der Nase Tabak und dunkle Früchte, krautig, Weihnachtsgwürze. Im Gaumen dicht, zeigt Kontetration und Fülle, bleibt ausgwogen, saftig und endet langanhaltend. Tolle Leistung! 2026-2040. (Juni 2020)
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The 19 La Tour Martillac is very Pessac in its profile, with a potent black cherry, loamy, slightly smoky profile. Rich and supple but still lovely and well balanced, this should prove to be a nice expression of Pessac at a fair price. 90-91
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Forward, refined, soft and elegant, with ripe, warm, sweet fruits, a medium-body and polished, smoky, earthy berries on the nose and in the finish. 91-93 Pts
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4/13/2024 - franinnyc Likes this wine: 88 Points
Just ok for me. Maybe hold a bit longer
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3/1/2024 - vvWine.ch wrote: 93 Points
(72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot. 14.5%) Kräftiges Rubinrot. Top Nase, komplex, tiefgründig, viel Tabak, krautige Noten, Süssholz, kühler Kamin. Im Gaumen konzentriert und kompakt, was für eine Dichte, dabei nicht plump, elegant, feinkörniges Tannin, wunderbare Säure. Im Abgang mineralisch, salin, finessenreich und ausgewogenen. Ein mächtiger Wein, der reifen kann. 2026-2042 (Januar 2024)
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2/2/2024 - Tim Heaton Likes this wine:
Slow-O two hours. A solid showing for what's now defined by many as a value wine. Contextually, of course, that's true. Sigh. A decent enough sense of place at present, but while this was enjoyable (thanks to all the freshness and tasty black fruits, etc), I consistently had the feeling this was keeping a fair amount close to the vest. I'd love to revisit in 5-8 years, as I think there are even brighter days ahead. recommended
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12/17/2023 - WineGonzo Likes this wine: 91 Points
Hit the spot. Just fine for the price.
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12/6/2023 - pikemasterflash wrote:
Really good tonight. I feel like it is fruity, smooth with a reasonable finish. Given that I have finally pulled myself out of '09 pricing, this is a pretty good QPR.
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11/2/2023 - Barolo Freak wrote: 88 Points
My first time tasting a Latour Martillac, and I'm on the fence. I decanted and strained, there was a bit of fine sediment in the bottle. I poured and I was surprised that it was open for business. There is a decent amount of fruit, and tannin is not a factor. Is it worth $40 a bottle? Only time will tell.
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9/12/2023 - benny-g Likes this wine: 92 Points
Dark fruits, blue and black and mature, are obvious in the nose, where these are joined by gentle floral notes. The mouth feel is rather soft and friendly, later, towards the end joined by somewhat dusty tannins. But not before some spicy and vanilla notes appear. This all makes for a good complexity and also a fine balance, even if I usually prefer more acidity.
Will it improve in the next couple of years? I see drinking windows from various reviewers from 2025 onwards. I don't think waiting will be truly rewarding for this one...
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8/15/2023 - Chrysostomus Likes this wine: 93 Points
Very good! Fruit forward wine which is not overextracted, still refined. Very fresh - silky tannins. Blue- and Blackberries on the palate. Really beautiful wine, great QPR!
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4/9/2023 - tstork wrote: flawed
corked
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3/15/2023 - dmaura Does not like this wine: 87 Points
Trop de tannins, meme apres decantation. Sans doute trop jeune, a laisser vieillir.
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2/11/2023 - Peraix Likes this wine: 90 Points
Better day two.
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12/11/2022 - Everything Ahead wrote: 91 Points
Wasn't as impressed by this as much as by the 2018 vintage. Still, a very nice wine with a vigorous double decant and even better the next day. Not as aromatically promising as the '18, but some nice licorice and spice notes to go with the plums and dark fruits. I'm sure in time it will come together, but my tastings thus far have me a little perplexed by the '19 vintage overall vis a vis other recent ones. The '19s overall are crunchy with new oak peeking out awkwardly and a little hollow in the midpalate. The '18s I sampled last year tended to have such warmth and aromatic complexity at the same age (on release), I wonder if '19 will ever be up there with '14, '16 or '18 ... For pure pleasure it is '14 and '18 for me at the moment, but I imagine the '16s and someday hopefully the '19s will come around ...
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12/5/2022 - StefanVB wrote:
JS 95 Deze cru van 50ha uit Martillac behoort sinds 1930 (3 generaties) toe aan de familie Kressman. De cru dankt zijn naam tevens aan de toren die zich bevindt op het binnenplein van het château. Vandaag hebben de broers Tristan (algemeen directeur)
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12/3/2022 - pavel_p Likes this wine: 90 Points
UGC 2019 Singapore (Singapore): More pronounced wood / oak compared to Larrivet HB, also tannins more present. Needs time to integrate. 90+
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11/26/2022 - df1962 wrote: 90 Points
PnD.
Tasty approachable with tons of life ahead.
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11/8/2022 - John McCabe wrote: 93 Points
Had a six pack of these so tried one. I love this Chateau - has been making great wines recently in particular and I've been buying a few from each vintage. Consistently great with black and blue fruit, some creme-de-casis, licorice and led pencil. One of my favorite value Bordeaux around this price-point.
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10/30/2022 - Salute Likes this wine: 90 Points
As others have said, a young wine at this point. Very nice however, good acidic balance. I will buy more at this price point and be patient for several years.
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10/13/2022 - grafstrb wrote:
-- decanted 1.5 hrs before initial taste --
-- tasted non-blind over 2 hrs. --
NOSE: dark-fruited; scorched earth; somewhat reserved/moderately expressive.
BODY: dark violet color of great depth; medium to medium-full bodied.
TASTE: fine, drying tannins; noticeable oak; non-descript earthy dark fruits; bitter (children's chewable aspirin); still pretty oaky 3.5 hrs after opening, and pairing it with steak didn't really help in any regard. Best to Hold for now; hopefully cellar time helps the oak calm down some. Less impressed with this vintage than I was the '15 and '16.
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10/6/2022 - Motz wrote: 91 Points
Over three days.
Obviously, very young, and also seemingly unsettled, in part on account of overt alcohol, listed at 14.5. Otherwise, Pessac-Léognan terroir featured beautifully. Brawny, a shade over-the-top, not this wine's hall mark. It really needs time. Improvement seems possible, once it fleshes out.
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7/2/2022 - Purple Tooth wrote: 92 Points
A big contrast from the rich 2018, the 2019 CLM comes in more reticent, elegant, and correct to its usual form. It is soft, earthy, and shows good tension giving room for some improvement in the bottle. As to where the 2018 drank well in its youth, I think the 2019 should be held for at least 5 years. HOLD_
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6/29/2022 - aero Likes this wine: 92 Points
Supple, refined with many layers. This is closer to the elegant 2015 and 2016 than powerhouse 2018, and may develop more complexity than all. Black-and-red fruit and berries, dried tobacco leaf, smoke, cooking spices. Morish brightness. The lingering finish displayed unusual specific sensation of powdery clove and allspice not found in any 2019 Bdx at UGC tasting. Excellent quality and house expression for the price. 92-94
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3/29/2022 - Jeff Leve wrote: 94 Points
Showing even better from the bottle than it did from the barrel, the nose pops with dried flowers, blackberries, black cherries, tobacco, smoke, and a touch of cocoa. The wine is soft, refined, elegant, and richly textured with layers of ripe, sweet, supple, ripe dark red fruits. There is length, elegance, and purity. This should age quite nice well. Drink from 2025-2040.
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1/13/2022 - vvWine.ch wrote: 93 Points
93 vvPunkte (72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot. 14.5%. Verkostet im Dezember 2021 in Windisch) Kräftiges Rubin. Die Nase zeigt dunle Früchte, Tabak, viel Mineralik, etwas krautiges schwingt mit, auch Lakritze und Kohle. Der Auftakt ist dicht und konzentriert, die Frucht wirkt kompakt, die Tannine sind engmaschig und markant, eher reiffruchtig in der Aromatik, jedoch mit viel Finesse und einem langen, ausgewogenen Abgang ist dieser Wein eher kräftiger Vertreter seiner Appellation. Das darf, ja muss etwas reifen, dürfte sich ab 2025 bis 2040 sehr schön präsentieren. 2025-2040. vvWine.ch
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5/22/2021 - vvWine.ch wrote: 92 Points
91-93 vvPunkte (72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot) In der Nase Tabak und dunkle Früchte, krautig, Weihnachtsgwürze. Im Gaumen dicht, zeigt Kontetration und Fülle, bleibt ausgwogen, saftig und endet langanhaltend. Tolle Leistung! 2026-2040. (Juni 2020)
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7/8/2020 - englishman's claret wrote: 90 Points
The 19 La Tour Martillac is very Pessac in its profile, with a potent black cherry, loamy, slightly smoky profile. Rich and supple but still lovely and well balanced, this should prove to be a nice expression of Pessac at a fair price. 90-91
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6/8/2020 - Jeff Leve wrote: 92 Points
Forward, refined, soft and elegant, with ripe, warm, sweet fruits, a medium-body and polished, smoky, earthy berries on the nose and in the finish. 91-93 Pts
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