CRITIC REVIEWS
Neal Martin
This is an old-style Latour that stubbornly refuses to grow old. Yes, it comes across as unashamedly classic and almost curmudgeonly on the nose with pencil shavings and cedarwood, though it remains fresh and vibrant. The palate is masculine, well balanced with firm, obdurate tannins, fruit a secondary consideration although you can forgive that because the finish is so well defined and focused. This is the kind of wine that expects you to stand up when it enters the classroom. Drink now-2015+ Tasted June 2010.
JancisRobinson.com
Retail price in 2006 when The Sampler opened was 200. Mid blackish ruby with a broad pale rim. Serious stuff on the nose! Wonderfully complex with mineral layers and some dried herbs. Still very vigorous. Beautiful balance and intensity. Tasted after two younger top Margauxs, this really shows the staying power of Pauillac in general and Latour in particular. Lightly gritty (I think I got the dregs) and very definitely dry. Still a little, but not excessive, tannin on the end. Long and sore throat-soothing.