Château Latour 1978 (11 BT)

Château Latour 1978

Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé

u. 1bn, 6vts, 2t/hs, 3 labels slightly glue striped, rest very slightly glue striped, tissue wrapped;

3 étiquettes légèrement rayées par la colle, reste très légèrement rayées, enveloppées dans du papier de soie

Excellent, thick colour. Nose of raisins and pepper, turning to pure dark black truffles and the smell of them when they are "sous la cendre". Thick, almost "salty" coffee, dense taste. An extraordinary wine of real intensity and total concentrated dimension. A very "Medocain" giant with very complex tannins. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 90

11 bts (owc)

Part I: Removed from the cellar of a cellar of a magnificent estate, this collection has been gathered by a prominent European Family of collectors. With impeccable provenance, most of the wines were sourced directly at the properties since the 1970s. Rarities include Magnum of Latour 1926 and Yquem 1945, together with a vast array of pre War Burgundy in perfect condition from Louis Latour from legendary vintages such as 1919, 1929, 1947 and 1949. Other highlights include 60s and 70s Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne together with a rare offering of Spirits including rare Bally Rhum from 1929 and 1939

LYING AT HILLEBRAND BEAUNE, Offered Duty Paid