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2004 Château Latour-Martillac
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Datasheet information:
Optimal tasting: 2008-2020 (This will live longer)
Grape varieties: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon; 40% Merlot; 5% Petit Verdot
Pruning: Double Guyot system for Cabernet Sauvignon, Cordon system for Merlot and Petit Verdot
Ageing: 18 months in French oak barrel - New barrels: 40%
The dry and cool winter was followed by warm weather in June, allowing a late but optimal blossoming. This resulted in an abundant crop, despite important green harvest in July. The lack of sunshine during the summer confirmed this delay, which was compensated by an exceptional fine weather in September and October. Warm days and cool nights helped the slow ripening of the grapes. The harvest took place in the best conditions, with the picking of the different grape varieties at the top of their maturity. A beautiful Indian summer allowed us to obtain a great elegance from the Cabernet Sauvignon.
Optimal tasting: 2008-2020 (This will live longer)
Grape varieties: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon; 40% Merlot; 5% Petit Verdot
Pruning: Double Guyot system for Cabernet Sauvignon, Cordon system for Merlot and Petit Verdot
Ageing: 18 months in French oak barrel - New barrels: 40%
The dry and cool winter was followed by warm weather in June, allowing a late but optimal blossoming. This resulted in an abundant crop, despite important green harvest in July. The lack of sunshine during the summer confirmed this delay, which was compensated by an exceptional fine weather in September and October. Warm days and cool nights helped the slow ripening of the grapes. The harvest took place in the best conditions, with the picking of the different grape varieties at the top of their maturity. A beautiful Indian summer allowed us to obtain a great elegance from the Cabernet Sauvignon.