Château Latour-Martillac Red
2011
The 2011 Vintage
After a late and mild winter, drought set in until June, with summerlike temperatures from April. The result was an early flowering, from May 10th. The foliage was healthy but not enough to provide protection for some Cabernet Sauvignon exposed to scorching days at the end of June (40ºC). By July 1st, the vegetation was three weeks ahead of its usual development. The vintage was then rescued by plenty of rain and cooler temperatures during July and August, with a late and slow ripening, which preserved flavor and freshness. The harvest then took place under a bright September sun.
Period of harvest
From September 8th to 28th, 2011
Blending
50% Cabernet Sauvignon
43% Merlot
7% Petit Verdot
Tasting notes
The Wine Advocate by Robert Parker – 91+ pts (2014/09)
« An authoritative, rich, concentrated effort, the inky/purple-colored 2011 Latour-Martillac possesses graphite and black currant aromas as well as surprisingly full, powerful flavors that transcend the vintage character. This wine needs to be forgotten for 3-4 years, and drunk over the following two decades. This is clearly an overachiever in 2011. »
Wine Spectator – 90/93 pts (2012/04)
« This is solid, with a core of black currant, crushed plum and fig notes laced judiciously with sweet toast and graphite notes. Nice length. »
Jeannie Cho Lee – 90/91 pts (2012/04)
« This wine is lifted and polished with rounded, supple tannins. There is much to like about this wine that is balanced with savoury, plum and cedar notes. No trace of this vintage’s harsh tannins or difficulty. »
Optimal tasting
2015-2025
Service temperature
Between 16°C / 61°F and 18°C / 64°F