Château Latour

Château Latour is one of the most famous châteaux in the world and dates back at least to the 14th century. It is rated as a First Growth under the 1855 Bordeaux Classification. Latour lies in the appellation of Pauillac, just 300 metres from the banks of the Gironde. The Latour blend is made up with 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, and 2% of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Château Latour has 78 hectares of vineyards, of which over half is named l'Enclos and lies next to the château. This is used solely for its grand vin which has an annual production of 18,000 cases. The second wine is called Les Forts de Latour and is made up of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot with an average annual production of 11,000 cases.