Chateau Latour 'Les Forts de Latour', 2012

Relatively new, 'Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases' is the true 'second wine' of Chateau Leoville-Las Cases. 'Clos du Marquis' is technically a second vineyard rather than 'second wine'.

Expert tasting note: (2021 vintage) "Medium to deep, dark ruby-red with a purple rim. Initially the nose shows vivid damson aromas, these are followed by toasty oak notes, before the fruit opens to show fresh cassis & black-cherry fruit. The palate displays powerful dark-fruit. Acidity is fresh & perfectly balances the rounded, ripe, structured fruit. Alcohol is in balance & a mouth-watering finish lasts pretty well." - 04/22 DCAMW

Region: Saint-Julien
Country: France
Grape Variety: Bordeaux Blend Red
Vintage: 2012
Colour: Red