Château Latour-Martillac White
2009
The 2009 Vintage
The rainy and cold winter was followed by a mild spring season rather favorable to the culture of the vine. But, in May, violent hailstorms hit part of our vineyard. Then, a magnificent but not scorching summer (important thermal gaps between day and night) brought us fruity grapes in a perfect healthy state. The end of the gorgeous season enabled us to wait for an ideal maturity calmly.
Period of harvest
From August 31st to September 14th, 2009
Blending
66% Sauvignon Blanc
34% Sémillon
Tasting notes
The Wine Advocate by Robert Parker – 94 pts (2012/03)
« Absolutely stunning wine and a sleeper of the vintage for this particular producer, this wine displays loads of waxy, melony, exotic fruits as well as hints of figs, orange and apricot marmalade and some subtle oak in the background. With very good acidity and a lusty, rich, full-bodied mouthfeel, it should continue to drink well over the next 20+ years. »
Wine Enthusiast – 93 pts (2012/09)
« Already delicious, this wine shows its wood aging with such finesse, while letting its elegant white-fruit flavor come through. It has an herbaceous edge, rounded out with a more ripe fruit character. This is meant for aging. »
Optimal tasting
2012-2019
Service temperature
Between 12°C / 53°F and 14°C / 57°F
