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2006, 2005 and 2004 Bordeaux (May 2007)

Good full, dark red. Sexy aromas of redcurrant, smoked meat, minerals and tobacco. Suave on entry, then fine-grained and bright in the middle palate, with silky flavors of plum, truffle and game complemented by a lightly herbal element. This spreads out nicely to coat the palate on the back end. This has turned out well.

2017 Bordeaux – Mirror, Mirror on The Wall… (Mar 2020)

The 2017 Latour-Martillac is a dark, powerful wine with a ton of Cabernet Sauvignon savoriness, depth and structure. Black cherry, graphite, spice, leather, lavender and menthol infuse the 2017 with striking character and power. The 2017 is a serious, at times stubborn, wine that needs time to soften. Even in the early going, though, it…

Vintage Seeks Home: Bordeaux 2017 In Bottle (Jan 2020)

The 2017 Latour-Martillac needs a little time to fire up its motors on the nose, although it eventually reveals attractive blackberry, wild hedgerow and cedar scents that continue gaining intensity. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity and a fine, silky texture. Perhaps my only criticism is that it does…

2007, 2006 and 2005 Bordeaux (May 2008)

Good full ruby-red. Spicy, aromatic nose offers blackberry, camphor, toast and exotic woodsmoke. Supple, spicy and easygoing, with moderate density but attractive sweetness and juiciness to the middle palate. Finishes with ripe, building tannins and sweet fruit. In a distinctly easygoing style.

2013 Bordeaux: Walking the Tightrope (Apr 2014)

The 2013 Latour Martillac is tight, compact and unyielding, with plenty of energy, but less in the way of mid-palate generosity, at least today. Dark red and blue fruits struggle to emerge from a wall of firm, incisive tannins. If the 2013 gains depth in elevage it might turn out to be a more complete…

2011 Bordeaux from the Bottle (Jul 2014)

Opaque ruby. Rich aromas of candied dark cherry and plum, with a smoky herbal overtone. Lush and open-knit, offering fairly deep dark fruit compote flavors complicated by a note of vanilla. Finishes slightly short but fleshy and smooth.