2005 Château Latour à Pomerol Pomerol Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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Slowly beginning to display its charms starting with its black cherry, mocha, floral, earth and plum aromatics. Medium/full bodied with ripe, silky tannins, plush textures and a smooth, cocoa dusted, dark cherry finish. If you like young Bordeaux wine that is on the way up, you can pop a bottle. Else, give it 2-3 more years. 5,637 Views Tasted Jan 9, 2013 |
When to Drink Chateau Latour A Pomerol, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Latour a' Pomerol needs at least 8-12 years of aging in good vintages until it is ready to be enjoyed. Young vintages can be decanted for 1-2 hours.
This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Chateau Latour A Pomerol offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 10-35 years of age after the vintage.
Serving Chateau Latour a Pomerol with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Chateau Latour a' Pomerol is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Chateau Latour a Pomerol is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Latour a Pomerol is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.