2012 Les Forts de Latour
Red Bordeaux Blend
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2/10/2022, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By Neal Martin
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Cellar Favorite: Château Latour: Latest Releases (Apr 2018), 4/18/2018, (See more on Vinous...)
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By Julia Harding, MW
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4/12/2018, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By James Suckling
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By Jeb Dunnuck
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Château Latour: New Releases, 4/3/2018, (See more on JebDunnuck.com...)
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By Chris Kissack
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April 2018, 4/1/2018, (See more on Winedoctor...)
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By John Gilman
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Sep/Oct 2017, Issue #71, Château Latour Bordeaux’s Longest-Lived First Growth
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By Steven Spurrier
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Bordeaux 2012 results: Pauillac, 4/19/2013, (See more on Decanter...)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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April 2013, 4/1/2013, (See more on Winedoctor...)
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By John Gilman
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Mar/Apr 2013, Issue #44, The 2012 Bordeaux Vintage: A Very Inconsistent, But Classically-Proportioned Year
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A Century of Bordeaux: The Twos (Sep 2022), (See more on Vinous...)
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2012
- TypeRed
- ProducerLes Forts de Latour
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- Designationn/a
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- SubRegionMédoc
- AppellationPauillac
- Display optionsDefault
- UPC/EAN Code045225127507, 3550871213827
2/28/2024 - dhwesley Likes this wine: 92 Points
No sediment, dark red out of the bottle, no color change at the rim. Nose is reasonably open; pencil shavings, wet leaves, mushrooms, bit of smoke. Fruit first (though surprisingly somewhat secondary) bit of acid, few tannins. Nice length. So far so good.
After a few hours it's drinking quite well. It feels evolved but pleasant, with nothing really sticking out. The salient feature is a port-like richness. I would not describe it as precise per se, though definitely enjoyable and a rich, well crafted wine with an excellent finish.
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2/22/2024 - Janda_42 Likes this wine: 92 Points
The wine was decanted off its sediment and aired for two hours.
Eye: Dark black center to a light ruby rim.
Nose: Tobacco, booze, curry spice. Licorice. Herbaceous. Dark brambley fruit. Cassis.
Palate: Moderate acidity. Full bodied. Velvety tannins. Cedar, cassis, cherries. Still very herbaceous. Very light touch of soy sauce. Little salt. Cacao nibs. There is a distinct mushroomy-umami note. Light graham cracker
Finish: Long finish. Cherry, cassis, and pomegranate give way to soy, cacao, and sous bois.
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9/30/2023 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Well this is beautiful on the nose with a cherry fruit nose. Savory elements too. A bit tight on the palate, very youthful still, just opened.
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7/22/2020 - fcxj wrote: 90 Points
Dare I say Californian? Oak still present with sheen. Sweet, pleasing and light palate.
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4/27/2019 - fcxj wrote: 88 Points
Latour dinner. Tight, not composure or balance of 2010 alongside.
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