The 2016 Les Forts de Latour is deep and concentrated, revealing a classic bouquet of cassis, blackberries, pencil shavings, cedar, and subtle tobacco leaf, with emerging floral and graphite nuances. Medium to full-bodied, it is structured and layered, with excellent density at the core, fine but firm tannins, and a lively line of acidity that lends precision and energy. There is a sense of restraint and classicism here, with the fruit tightly wound around a core of mineral-driven structure. The finish is long, saline-inflected, and quite serious, suggesting excellent potential for further aging.