Second time I taste the Latour Martillac 1955, and this time much more interesting. This is not your everyday white, this is a dry Bordeaux but made from semillion with quite some sweetness. The sweetness has kept this wine balanced for 56 years, and where a lot of other white Bordeaux fall appart, this has kept focus and quite some freshness. Still very mature notes of Semillion or even Botrytis in the nose, and the palate fine grip and length. Impressive – but not really likeable!
(Drink Now) Very Good – 87p
Tasted 06/10/2011
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- Chateau Latour Martillac 1955 October 20, 2011
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