Château Latour Martillac 2005 - Grand Cru Classé de Graves
Notes: Robert Parker 90/100, Bettane & Desseauve 17.5/20, Gault Millau 17/20, RVF 16/20
This is one of the most enchanting Pessac-Léognan wines: intense aromas of fresh fruit, citrus, white peach, and exotic fruits. The soft attack on the palate evolves thanks to a beautiful, creamy liveliness that is flavorful and, above all, not heavy. Its balanced and complex structure promises a very bright future... Don't miss out!
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Eye
bright golden yellow dress
Nose
intense aromas of fresh fruit, citrus, white peach, and exotic fruit.
Mouth
The gentle attack on the palate evolves thanks to a beautiful creaminess, savory and above all without heaviness. Its balanced and complex structure promises a very bright future.
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2015
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des fruits de mer, des poissons en sauce, des fromages à pâte dure... <br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2022 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
This classified growth is a model family estate, with all the Kressmann children displaying an almost filial attachment to their heritage and very sound management. The red wine has gained greatly in tannin finesse and texture elegance. The wines are classic, with an emphasis on fruit, tannin quality, and freshness. Under the leadership of the highly talented and rigorous Valérie Vialard, the white wines are flawless, precise, aromatic, and perfectly lively.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
While many of the big names in Bordeaux wine trading chose to set up in the Médoc, the Kressmanns opted for the Graves region and this vineyard, acquired in 1930, which owes its name to a tower adorning its courtyard, a remnant of a castle built in the 12th century by Montesquieu's ancestors. A beautiful 50-hectare estate renowned for both its white and red wines.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2023 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the estate:
This is a fine example of a family estate, still owned by the Kressmanns, a historic family of Bordeaux wine merchants. Tristan and Loïc Kressmann are now at the helm of this classified growth, which enjoys an excellent location on the Martillac plateau. Each generation has respected the heritage handed down to them, while making progress in vineyard management and winemaking with their cellar master, Valérie Vialard. The château inaugurated a new winery for red wines with the 2019 vintage. Without succumbing to passing fads, the wines have retained their elegant and precise style, while gaining in density. This very convincing balance between tradition and modernity, as well as the particularly distinguished character of the latest vintages, lead us to award Latour-Martillac a second star.
Customer rating
4.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. THIERRY G. Published on 04/10/2013
An excellent wine with fairly pronounced and subtle aromas, particularly of peaches and citrus fruits. Can be enjoyed now.
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Review and opinion by Mr. MAXIME B. Published on 12/09/2015
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