Château Latour 1970 (4 BT)

Château Latour 1970

Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé

u.3ts,1t/ms, labels soiled, 1 slightly damp stained, capsules slightly worn and corroded, 1 heavily nicked, from different importers, Taiwan importer's back labels 

On New Year's Eve 2022 and from our own stock, an incredibly vivacious, cedary/leathery /mysterious bouquet - and amazingly fresh too. Then watch for that touch of woodsmoke. Velvet black liquorice on the palate, gummy and full of glycerol - only Latour on the Left Bank reached these heights in 1970. It took time....but now we have this, in all its splendour, power and succulence. Dig deep into it and feel the sheer majesty of this wine. And, as 2023 drew to a close, we drank deep of another bottle - all aromatic black chocolate and spices, full, luscious and noble. This is a wine of classic, epochal character and it is unforgettable. - Serena Sutcliffe, MW 

2019年品嚐，之前從未試過如此出色的一瓶（出自我們的窖藏，1970年代購入，儲存條件良好）。酒液色澤迷人，散發波亞克產區一級酒莊的黑加崙子芳香，與木桐堡有幾分相似。卡本納葡萄香氣四溢，產地的風土氣息洶湧而至。口感精彩絕倫，澎湃多汁，果香豐沛，極具窖藏潛力。收結帶有一股不可思議的可可粉香，令人欲斷難捨。現時半途小試牛刀已一鳴驚人，日後繼續陳年必成酒中巨擘。施慧娜（葡萄酒大師M.W.）

4 bts (sc)

Provenance

Sotheby’s is honored to offer Part II of The Classic Cellar of an Important Asian Collector. 

Immersed in the vibrant world of hospitality and gastronomy from a young age, the collector has cultivated a sophisticated palate, a deep appreciation for classic wines, and an unwavering commitment to quality. A successful entrepreneur and esteemed wine connoisseur, he is also renowned as a hotel and restaurant operator. His discerning taste shines through in this exceptional collection. 

This remarkable collection features some of the most exquisite Bordeaux Classified Growths and gems from legendary vintages such as Mouton Rothschild 1982, Latour 1982 and Petrus 1989. It also includes distinguished Champagnes from renowned houses such as Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 1995 and Krug Clos du Mesnil 1990. Complementing these are wines from the iconic Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, spanning the late 1980s to 1990s. Offered in generous parcel quantities, this collection is a true celebration of elegance, tradition, and excellence.

Most of the collection has been acquired over the past three decades from UK and local wine merchants. Almost 100% of the wines were purchased more than 20 years ago. Vintage 1995 and onwards such as Mouton Rothschild and Comte de Champagne were mostly ordered and purchased on release in parcel quantities. The wines have been professionally stored in two professional, temperature-controlled cellars in Taipei since.

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