Les Forts de Latour 2014 (750ML)

94 Points, James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com: "Glorious aromatics with currants, flowers, stones and light mushrooms. Medium to full body and fine tannins that are long and polished. Super linear, structured and long. Drink in 2019." 02/17

93 Points, Neal Martin, Vinous: "The 2014 Les Forts de Latour has one of the most impressive aromatics amongst the Pauillac, with blackberry, cedar and cassis notes. A touch of pencil lead comes through with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins. It's fresh and saline, with brisk graphite-infused black fruit towards the persistent, fleshy, silky finish. Outstanding for a Deuxième Vin. Tasted blind at the Southwold 10-Year-On tasting." 02/24

94 Points, Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux: "This 2nd wine of Château Latour has got to be one of the all time greatest 2nd wines for consistency and standout power. I could have easily included the 1982 Latour in this WOTY roundup, because I gave it 100 points on two separate occasions this year, but when it comes to searching out younger wines from the Latour stable that offer standout flavours without the price tag, think about looking here. You get plenty of plum pudding, liqourice, chocolate and grilled cinammon spice notes that put us firmly in the celebrating season, and those signature Pauillac cassis and blackberry fruits abound. Make sure you give it time in the glass to fully open up – so sip it slowly, if you can. The epitome of a great 94 point wine. Hélène Genin technical director." 10/23

93 Points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2014 Les Forts de Latour is a blend of 71.4% Cabernet Sauvignon and 28.6% Merlot. Deep garnet-purple colored, it needs a little coaxing to reveal expanding scents of blackcurrant pastilles, baked plums and boysenberries with suggestions of wood smoke, fragrant earth, cast-iron pan and charcuterie plus a faint waft of black truffles. Medium-bodied, the earthy/savory palate has loads of lively black fruit with a refreshing line and firm, grainy tannins, finishing on a lingering ferrous note." 03/20