2022 Latour Martillac
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Note di degustazione
The 2022 La Tour Martillac is a little disjointed on the nose, touches of gravel infusing the red fruit but missing a little cohesion at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with dry tannins, slightly bitter, modest length with cracked black pepper on the aftertaste. A bit like the Olivier, I am unsure if this bottle is representative. Tasted blind at the Southwold tasting in London.
Punteggi della critica
Punteggio medio
Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate
Jeb Dunnuck
Altre recensioni e punteggi
The 2022 Latour Martillac is darker and more somber than during the en primeur tasting, revealing aromas of spices, dark berries and licorice. Medium to full-bodied, round and supple, it's juicy with good depth at the core, an assertive tannic frame and a long, ethereal, delicately spicy finish. This is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot and 8% Petit Verdot.
Cassis, blackcurrants, smoky tobacco, and scorched earth notes all emerge from the 2022 Château Latour-Martillac, a remarkably pure, medium to full-bodied Pessac-Léognan that has a great mid-palate, pure, polished tannins, no hard edges, and a great finish. Based on 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, and the balance Petit Verdot, it's a brilliant 2022 that should be snatched up by readers.
The 2022 Latour-Martillac is riper and sunnier than its peers on the nose, with brambly red fruit, wild strawberry, raspberry coulis , light allspice and pencil shaving scents emerging over time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grip on the entry. I appreciate the structure and freshness, though the finish is a bit heavy-handed compared to the best wines in the appellation. Still, it may improve with time in bottle; indeed, the second and third bottles felt more nuanced.
Informazioni sul produttore
Owned and managed by the Kressman family, Latour-Martillac is one of the region’s most recognisable estates – with the eponymous tower standing proudly at its entrance. Its 50 hectares of vines produce benchmark Pessac.
Dettagli del prodotto
13%
Grand Cru Classé de Graves