Chateau Latour, 2000
The 2000 Latour is perhaps the pinnacle of the millennial vintage.
It has a stunning bouquet with extraordinarily pure blackberry, raspberry, cedar and violets. The oak is seamlessly integrated. The palate has a satin-like texture thanks to the filigree tannin, almost Burgundy-like in texture though Pinot Noir rarely achieves this density or arching structure. It is extremely complex, the black fruit giving way to more red fruit with aeration, gradually mellowing, even if it would benefit from another four or five years in bottle.
This is a majestic Latour. Drink 2018-2060.
- Robert Parker 98 points
The 2000 Latour is perhaps the pinnacle of the millennial vintage.
It has a stunning bouquet with extraordinarily pure blackberry, raspberry, cedar and violets. The oak is seamlessly integrated. The palate has a satin-like texture thanks to the filigree tannin, almost Burgundy-like in texture though Pinot Noir rarely achieves this density or arching structure. It is extremely complex, the black fruit giving way to more red fruit with aeration, gradually mellowing, even if it would benefit from another four or five years in bottle.
This is a majestic Latour. Drink 2018-2060.
- Robert Parker 98 points
The 2000 Latour is perhaps the pinnacle of the millennial vintage.
It has a stunning bouquet with extraordinarily pure blackberry, raspberry, cedar and violets. The oak is seamlessly integrated. The palate has a satin-like texture thanks to the filigree tannin, almost Burgundy-like in texture though Pinot Noir rarely achieves this density or arching structure. It is extremely complex, the black fruit giving way to more red fruit with aeration, gradually mellowing, even if it would benefit from another four or five years in bottle.
This is a majestic Latour. Drink 2018-2060.
- Robert Parker 98 points