Château Latour Martillac 2005 - Grand Cru Classé de Graves
Ratings: Robert Parker 90/100, Bettane & Desseauve 17.5/20, Gault Millau 17/20, RVF 16/20
Here is a truly enchanting Pessac-Léognan: intense aromas of fresh fruit, citrus, white peach, and exotic fruits. The soft attack on the palate evolves thanks to a lovely, creamy liveliness that is flavorful and, above all, light. Its balanced and complex structure promises a very bright future... Don’t miss out!
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Eye
bright golden yellow color
Nose
intense aromas of fresh fruit, citrus, white peach, and exotic fruits.
Palate
The wine opens with a smooth, velvety texture, full of lively, savory notes, and above all, without any 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, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
This classified growth is a model of a family-run estate, with all the Kressmann children showing an almost filial devotion to their heritage and a very sound management style. The red has gained significantly in tannin finesse and textural elegance. The wines are classic, with an emphasis on fruit, quality tannins, and freshness. Under the guidance of the highly talented and meticulous Valérie Vialard, the whites are impeccable, 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 Bordeaux’s leading wine merchants have chosen to establish themselves in the Médoc, the Kressmanns opted for the Graves region and this estate, acquired in 1930, which takes its name from a tower that stands in its courtyard—a remnant of a château built in the 12th century by ancestors of Montesquieu. A beautiful 50-hectare estate renowned for both its white and red wines.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate 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 exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
Here is a fine example of a family-owned estate, still in the hands of the Kressmanns, a historic family of Bordeaux wine merchants. Tristan and Loïc Kressmann are now at the helm of this cru classé, which enjoys a prime location on the Martillac plateau. Generation after generation has preserved the legacy passed down to them, while making steady progress in vineyard management and winemaking under the guidance of their cellar master, Valérie Vialard. The château inaugurated a new winemaking cellar for red wines with the 2019 vintage. Without succumbing to the allure of passing trends, the wines have retained their elegant and precise style; however, they are gaining in density. This highly convincing balance between tradition and modernity, as well as the particularly distinguished character of the latest vintages, leads us to award Latour-Martillac a second star.