Château Latour Martillac 2010 - Grand Cru Classé de Graves
16,5/20
RVF
16,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
1*Étoile
Hachette
90/100
Robert Parker
91/100
Wine Spectator
Notes: Robert Parker 90/100, Bettane & Desseauve 16.5/20, RVF 16.5/20, Guide Hachette 1* (Very successful wine), Wine Spectator 91/100, Jancis Robinson 16.5/20, Jean-Marc Quarin 87/100
"This vintage stands out as much for its whites as for its reds, which are very often considered remarkable (five favorites in total, the last of which was the 2005). The 2010 seems a little behind, even if it still holds up very well. Round, lively and full-bodied, it seduces with its aromas of citrus fruits and white flowers. It will make a very nice bottle once the toasted oak, present on the nose and palate, has softened. It would go well with a blanquette of monkfish." (Le Guide Hachette des Vins)
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Eye
pale gold color
Nose
intense aromas of fresh fruit, citrus, white peach, and exotic fruit
Mouth
The attack is fruity and sweet, then develops toasted notes. This wine is fresh, full-bodied, and very aromatic.
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2014
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des fruits de mer, des poissons en sauce, des fromages à pâte dure... <br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2013 guide) 16,5/20 (Reference wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About wine:
Elegant, well-made, with aromas of exotic fruits, flowers, and marshmallow, and a full-bodied, aromatic, long, and refreshing palate.
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
Wine noted (guide 2013) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About wine:
This vintage stands out as much for its whites as for its reds, which are often considered remarkable (five favorites in total, the last of which was the 2005). The 2010 seems a little behind, even though it still holds up very well. Round, lively and full-bodied, it seduces with its aromas of citrus and white flowers. It will make a very nice bottle once the toasted oak, present on the nose and palate, has softened. We could see it pairing well with monkfish blanquette.
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
Wine rating (2013 guide) 90/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
Crisp and mineral, with notes of ripe fig, mango, crème brûlée, and lemon cream, this is a beauty with hints of toasted oak. Best enjoyed over the next decade.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2014 guide) 16,5/20 (Very good wine)
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 wine:
Already delicious, the 2010 white, delicately oaked, reveals richness and a silky, seductive character.
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.
Wine Spectator
Wine rated 91/100 (Exceptional wine)
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