2016 Chateau Latour a Pomerol - Pomerol AC

Falstaff Magazin - 94 pts - PM: *Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung, zart floral unterlegtes intensives Beerenkonfit, Nuancen von Brombeeren, Mandarinenzesten, ein Hauch von Dörrpflaumen. Saftig, rund und opulent, wieder etwas Feigen, integrierte Tannine, wirkt entwickelt, zarte Honig-Nougatnoten im Finish, insgesamt ein charmanter, reifer Stil.* - 05/2017

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - (90-92)pts - NM: *The 2016 Latour a Pomerol is a blend of 96% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc this year. I found the nose a little disjointed compared to others, maybe just a touch of leanness here, although it does meld together with aeration and develops attractive mineral/limestone scents that complement the bright red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with gritty tannin on the entry, plenty of tobacco and cedar notes lending it a Left Bank-like personality, a touch rigid towards the finish. Not a bad Latour-à-Pomerol, but to be honest I have tasted better in recent vintages, including the 2014 and 2015.* - 04/2017

Vinum Magazin – 17/20pts: *Besonders ausgewogen, dicht, feinkörniges Tannin, Rasse und Geschmeidigkeit: durch und durch erfreulich.* - 06/2017

WeinWisser – 18/20pts - WL: * Purpur mit satter Mitte und Granatschimmer am Rand. Konzentrierte, blaubeerige Nase mit reifen Zwetschgen, Brombeerblüten und Heidelbeeren, dahinter Kokos und Fliedernoten. Am kräftigen Gaumen mit festem Tanningerüst und viel blauen Beeren sowie edler Mineralik im langen Rückaroma, in das sich Cassisdrops und Wacholdernoten gesellen. Kann in der perfekten Trinkreife sogar noch einen Punkt zulegen!*

JancisRobinson.com – 17,5/20pts – RH: *Open-knit leafiness on the nose as well as smoky oak, iron, sweet spice and vanilla. Lads of gratifying complexity here – yet still so young. Really no need to cellar, if you're impatient. Long, candied finish.* - 11/2019

JamesSuckling.com - (93-94)pts - JS: *A juicy and refined wine with deep fruit, firm and silky tannins and a fresh finish. Medium-bodied and edgy and bright. Doesn´t possess the power of the 2015 but outstanding.* - 04/2017

Vinous.com - (92-95)pts - AG: *The 2016 Latour à Pomerol is all about feel. Broad, ample and creamy on the palate, it offers striking textural nuance and overall finesse. All the elements fall into place effortlessly. Rose petal, sweet red berry and minty notes add to the wine's brightness and total sensuality.* - 04/2017
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Vinous.com - 94+ pts - AG: *The 2016 Latour à Pomerol is a very beautiful wine. It is also quite a bit more reticent than most Pomerols in this vintage. Savory herb, leather, rose petal, blood orange, cedar, tobacco, menthol and dried cherry lift from the glass. En primeur, the 2016 was quite sensual, whereas today is decidedly powerful and structured. It will be interesting to see where things go in the coming years. One thing is for sure. I would not dream of opening a bottle anytime soon.* Januar 2019