Château Latour
Château Latour is one of the narrated stops on the self-guided Bordeaux Châteaux audio walking tour in Gingerguide. Plan about ~90 min here. Press play at the spot for its two to three minute story, or ask the AI guide anything about it.
- Type distillery
- Suggested visit ~90 min
- Bordeaux Châteaux Bordeaux Châteaux guide
About Château Latour
A Premier Grand Cru Classé in Pauillac renowned for the extraordinary longevity of its wines, the iconic round tower on the label is the actual medieval pigeonnier that still stands in the vineyard, surrounded by the gravelly soils of the Gironde estuary.
Château Latour is the most powerful and most long-lived of the five Bordeaux first growths, producing wines that connoisseurs describe as needing decades to show their full complexity. The estate is located at the southern end of the Pauillac appellation, close to the Gironde estuary, where the combination of deep Günz gravel and proximity to the moderating influence of the estuary creates one of Bordeaux's most exceptional terroirs. The label of Château Latour features the famous round tower, actually a medieval pigeonnier (dovecote) that stands in the vineyards, which has become one of the most recognisable wine labels in the world. The estate was owned by the Pearson group and then Allied Lyons before being purchased by the French luxury goods magnate François Pinault in 1993. Latour withdrew from the en primeur system in 2012, announcing that it would release wines only when they were ready to drink.
Did you know? In 2012, Château Latour became the only first growth to withdraw completely from the en primeur (wine futures) system, announcing it would release its wines only when ready to drink, a decision that can mean holding back vintages for 10-15 years before commercial release.
How long should you spend at Château Latour?
Plan about ~90 min at Château Latour. That is enough to take it in and hear its narrated story; stay longer if it grabs you. The tour is self-guided, so there is no rush.
Is Château Latour worth visiting?
Château Latour is one of the 12 sights the Gingerguide team researched and narrated in Bordeaux Châteaux, so it earns a place on a self-guided walk. Its story explains why it matters, and you can ask the AI guide anything the story leaves open.
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