Latour - Pauillac 1959 (US Label) Volume:750ML and sweet fruit

and sweet fruit

acidity and tannin

A spicy but restrained nose speaks of exotic tea

This terrific effort has evolved beautifully and still closely resembles my original tasting note from 2008 with its knockout nose that is classic Amoureuses as it combines seductive spice and a ripe blend of red

Latour - Pauillac 1959 (US Label) Volume:750ML and sweet fruitDark garnet with an amber edge, the 1959 Latour reveals a touch of volatile acidity in the nose, along with aromas of melted caramel, tobacco, and jammy red and black fruits. As the wine sat in the glass, notes of minerals, coffee, spice, and underbrush emerged. There is still copious tannin in the finish (I am not sure it will ever be fully resolved), but this sumptuous, complex, fragrant, super rich Latour cuts a broad swath across the palate.