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2004 Château Latour Grand Vin

Red Bordeaux Blend

  • France
  • Bordeaux
  • Médoc
  • Pauillac
Drink between 2015 - 2034 (Edit)
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Community Tasting Notes 108

  • Winsip Likes this wine: 100 points

    May 17, 2023 - Breathtakingly perfumed of red & black fruits like red cherry, cassis, mulberry, touches of lead pencil, cedar box, espresso, mushroom and spice aromas.The richness, freshness and minerality all lead the way to pure pleasure. It cruises so smoothly on palate, touching layer by layer, very regal, very classy, tannins are almost invisible but yet well-refined, a great, great finish that just won't quit. The balance of the Grand Vin is so incredibly exquisite. The prime time is now, no point waiting. This is a sublime wine. I wished I can sniff and sip this wine the whole night until the sunrise.

    2 people found this helpful Comment
  • MOWineBoston Likes this wine: 93 points

    March 23, 2023 - Chateau Latour tasting lunch March 23 2003. WOTD together with 1975. Already very accessible, smooth, extremely pleasurable.

  • oxwombat Likes this wine: 93 points

    January 2, 2023 - First growth dinner at Otto e Mezzo in Hong Kong. Slow-oxed for several hours and then evolved in the glass.

    Most powerful of the line-up, as to be expected. Punchy aromatics, lots of dark fruit coming through; still tannic though not unpleasant or bitter, and everything was balanced by bright acidity.

    Give this air, but preferably give it more time. Revisit in 5 years, and I believe there is some upside left.

    1 person found this helpful Comment
  • ShangGuy Likes this wine: 94 points

    November 13, 2022 - 11 years after purchase, finally get to taste. Super dark purple hue, rich aroma. Subtle but rich first taste, mushrooms, dark fruits, licorice, hints of leather and ash. Middle is also subtle, soft tannins with a quick finish, medium linger, classic earthy barny finish but also soft and subtle.

  • the player Likes this wine: 94 points

    November 4, 2022 - Last time I had this beauty was more than 4 years ago and the wine has shown some evolution albeit at the typical Latour glacial pace. Viscous deep crimson color, hardly any signs of aging. Decanted and aerated for 90 minutes then drank over an hour. Mesmerizing nose which I think is the best thing about this Latour; dark red and black fruits, perfumed cassis, cigar box, some gravel. On the palate very dense entry, solid dark fruits and cassis, amazing depth and power mid palate, perfect balance, however finishes slightly short and dry so I am limiting my rating of this beauty to 94. Very nicely structured wine entering its drinking window.

    1 person found this helpful Comment
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  • By Charles Curtis MW
    Château Latour: vertical tasting, 3/1/2022 (link)

    (Château Latour, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France, Red) Subscribe to see review text.

  • By Charles Curtis MW
    Latour Vertical, 3/1/2022 (link)

    (Château Latour, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France, Red) Subscribe to see review text.

JebDunnuck.com

  • By Jeb Dunnuck
    Up From The Cellar #2 and Misc New Releases, 2/15/2018 (link)

    (Chateau Latour) Subscribe to see review text.

JancisRobinson.com

  • By Jancis Robinson, MW
    7/15/2015 (link)

    (Ch Latour Pauillac Red) Subscribe to see review text.

The WINEFRONT

  • By Gary Walsh
    5/12/2014 (link)

    (Chateau Latour) Subscribe to see review text.

Winedoctor

  • By Chris Kissack
    April 2014, 4/1/2014 (link)

    (Château Latour Pauillac Red) Subscribe to see review text.

  • By Chris Kissack
    March 2014, 3/1/2014 (link)

    (Château Latour Pauillac Red) Subscribe to see review text.

Vintage Tastings

  • By John Kapon
    Latour at Latour, 12/7/2009

    (Latour) Subscribe to see review text.

Vinous

  • By Stephen Tanzer
    May/June 2006, IWC Issue #126 (link)

    (Chateau Latour Pauillac) Subscribe to see review text.

  • By Stephen Tanzer
    May/June 2005, IWC Issue #120 (link)

    (Chateau Latour Pauillac) Subscribe to see review text.

JancisRobinson.com

  • By Jancis Robinson, MW
    4/7/2005 (link)

    (Ch Latour Pauillac Red) Subscribe to see review text.

RJonWine.com

  • By Richard Jennings
    4/12/2014 (link) 94 points

    (Château Latour Grand Vin) Slightly hazy, bricking, very dark ruby color; maturing, lifted, tart currant, roast coffee, pencil lead, tar, tart black fruit, cedar nose; tasty, creamy textured, maturing, tart black fruit, cedar, pencil lead, tart currant, roast coffee palate; long finish 94+ points

Wine Library TV

  • By Gary Vaynerchuk
    Investing in Wine with Jim Cramer of Mad Money and Your Host Gary Vaynerchuk, Episode #499, 7/10/2008 (link) 96+ points

    (Chateau Latour) #1; COLOR-dark; NOSE-no notes; TASTE-this is extremely complex; very tight in the mid-palate; very soil driven, green (cabbage action, brussel sprout on the back-end); very dry, but very precise; very tight wine; great polish; elegance & pure refinement; this will last for 70 years and will evolve and get more complex; this is classic; tons of fruit (black currant); I love the baseball glove leather aspect; floral components will appear with age; ; RP-95; GV-96+

Wine Definition

  • Vintage 2004
  • Type Red
  • Producer Château Latour
  • Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
  • Designation Grand Vin
  • Vineyard n/a
  • Country France
  • Region Bordeaux
  • SubRegion Médoc
  • Appellation Pauillac
  • UPC Codes 263998504855, 3249991212970, 3364420028684, 3419466149142, 3419466149715, 3453521150414, 3700266223010, 412950111823, 4574100136083

Community Holdings

  • Pending Delivery 211 (2%)
  • In Cellars 6,408 (74%)
  • Consumed 2,065 (24%)

Food Pairing

Community Recommendations

Beef Bourgignon, chicken with Cabernet Reduction sauce, Non-marbled steaks

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