A first growth wine recognized for its consistently high quality, Chateau Latour is one of the oldest chateau dating back to 1378. For many, Chateau Latour is the epitome of claret. Many would regard it as the leading first growth, and in the eternal quest to find 'the wine of the vintage, it is frequently Latour that comes out on top. One of its strengths is said to be that it outperforms in weaker vintages, and so when the weather has not been so favourable it is perhaps to Latour that buyers of first growths should look first. The wine also has, as is fitting for a first growth, a phenomenal propensity for ageing well, with many tasters remarking that the 1899, 1900, 1928 or perhaps the 1945 (or in fact any number of other vintages) come high in their list of candidates for favourite Latour vintage.

All in all, Latour remains one of the most concentrated, rich, tannic, and full-bodied wines in the world. When mature, it has a compelling bouquet of fresh walnuts and leather, black currants and gravelly mineral scents. On the palate it is never heavy, and exhibits an extraordinary freshness. These days the estate is under new ownership, and the winery and aging cellars have enormously improved since the recent major renovation project. Recent vintages continue the trend and remain faithful to the style that has made Latour famous worldwide.