Château Latour-Martillac White

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, which started on August 24 for the whites, was marked by an unprecedented heat wave in mid-September. This had the effect of further concentrating the grapes.

Period of harvest
Sauvignon Blanc: Aug. 24 to Sept. 2
Sémillon: Aug. 27 to Sept. 3

Blending :
68% Sauvignon Blanc
32% Sémillon

Tasting notes

The color is very pale, the white wine is fruity with notes of white nectarine, lemon and passion fruit. The palate is
concentrated, round, juicy with a touch of pear and almond. The finish is fresh, mineral, tasty and tense.

Optimal tasting
2023-2029

Service temperature
Above 10°C / 50°F for young wines. Between 12°C / 53°F and 14°C / 57°F, after 4-5 years of aging.