The latour a Pomerol 1989 is quite developed and mature. In the bouquet some attractive notes of cedar and a slight hint of tobacco. Sadly also some wet cardboard in the nose. On the palate open and quite fruity. Rather unfocused and lacking a little backbone. Drinking well now – and would not improve with further cellaring as I fear it will lose even more freshness.
(Drink Now) Good – 86p
Tasted 06/10/2011
Tasting Notes for this producer
- Chateau Latour a Pomerol 1989 October 31, 2011
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