Latour other_regions_italy crisp acidity and fine precision

crisp acidity and fine precision toward the finish

A strikingly good effort for the vintage that is worth a look

it's wonderfully delineated

yet will need time to fully express itself

Latour other_regions_italy crisp acidity and fine precisionThe 1989 Latour shows similarly to the bottle earlier this year. To be honest, there is little difference between the aromatics on this and Les Forts de Latour, perhaps just some morels and yes, a touch of Brettanomyces. The palate is medium bodied with firm tannins, the mixture of red and black fruit mixed with plenty of undergrowth. I appreciate the freshness and the piquant finish, although I would not rank this as a top tier Latour; it could even