Château Latour-Martillac Red

The 2020 vintage was marked by 3 major climatic events:

After a mild winter, the 3rd mildest winter ever recorded, and a bud break 15 days ahead of schedule, the spring was marked by great humidity, with a record rainfall on the weekend of May 10 and 11. These climatic conditions caused the appearance of a very virulent mildew on our red grapes.

From mid-June onwards, the weather changed radically with a very dry summer marked by 8 weeks without rain, a first for the region of Bordeaux. The few rains in mid-August were essential to reactivate the ripening of the grapes. This drought had a major impact on the vines growing on gravels, which gave us small but very concentrated grapes.

Last but not least, the early harvest was marked by an unprecedented heat wave in mid-September. This had the effect of further concentrating the grapes. And for the third time in our history, we finished harvesting our last Cabernet-Sauvignon in September.

Period of harvest
Merlot: from September 9 to 17
Petit Verdot: September 16 and 17
Cabernet Sauvignon: September 17 to 29

Blending
60% Cabernet Sauvignon; 30% Merlot; 10% Petit Verdot

Tasting notes

The color is very dark, deep, purple. The nose is intense with notes of blackcurrant, black cherry and fresh fruit followed by a touch of licorice and spices. The palate is greedy, powerful, juicy and fleshy, with coated and velvety tannins. The finish is fresh, fruity and persistent.

Optimal Tasting
2027-2042

Service Température
Between 16°C / 61°F and 18°C / 64°F.