Chateau Latour: One of five first growth Chateau in the 1855 Bordeaux classification, Chateau Latour is generally considered a model of consistency and excellence in the Medoc. With international recognition of its wines dating back to the beginning of the 18th century, great years of Chateau Latour Grand Vin include 1899, 1949, 1961, 1982, and 1996. Chateau Latour produces the Grand Vin, Les Forts de Latour and Pauillac.
    

Chateau Latour (Wines):

The Grand Vin is producted from 47 hectares of old vines surrounding the main Chateau. Some of the vines date back more than 100 years. The Grand Vin is aged in new oak barrels for 18 months, and is made up of the grape varieties, 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot.

Les Forts de Latour is produced from vines 12 years or younger in the 47 hectares surrounding the main Chateau, as well as from grapes produced in three plots outside the main vineyard. Depending on the quality of grapes produced for the Grand Vin, some portion may be demoted to Les Forts de Latour. Aging occurs in 50% new barrels and 50% one vintage barrels for 18 months. The grape varieties used in the Les Forts de Latour are approximately 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot varying slightly from year to year.

The Pauillac - Appearing first in the 1973 Vintage, The Pauillac is made from grapes not meeting the quality standards of the Les Forts de Latour. It is generally produced from the youngest vines in the three plots outside the 47 hectares surround the main Chateau.