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 on the palate. 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 attack on the palate, evolving into a lovely, creamy liveliness that is flavorful and, above all, light on the palate. 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 that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
This classified growth is a model of a family-owned estate, with all the Kressmann children displaying an almost filial attachment to their heritage and the estate being managed very soundly. The red wine 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 white wines are flawless, precise, aromatic, and perfectly lively.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
While many of the big names in the Bordeaux wine trade have chosen to set up shop in the Médoc, the Kressmanns opted for the Graves and this estate, acquired in 1930, which owes its name to a tower adorning its courtyard—a remnant of a château built in the 12th century by ancestors of Montesquieu. A beautiful 50-hectare estate renowned as much for its white wines as for its reds.
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 superb location on the Martillac plateau. Successive generations have honored the legacy passed down to them, while making steady progress in vineyard management and winemaking under the guidance of their head winemaker, Valérie Vialard. The château inaugurated a new winemaking cellar for red wines with the 2019 vintage. Without succumbing to the allure of passing fads, the wines have retained their elegant and precise style; however, they are gaining in density. This highly compelling balance between tradition and modernity, along with the particularly distinguished character of the latest vintages, leads us to award Latour-Martillac a second star.
Customer Rating
4.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. THIERRY G. Published on April 10, 2013
An excellent wine with fairly pronounced yet subtle aromas, notably of peaches and citrus. It can be enjoyed now.
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Review by Mr. MAXIME B. Published on 12/09/2015
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