2014 Latour-Martillac Rouge (Pessac)

The Château Latour-Martillac 2014 has a light, slightly pinched bouquet with sultry blackberry and briary fruit, but missing the sense of energy of a great vintage. The palate is medium-bodied with a sweet ripe dark cherry and peppery entry. The tannins feel soft, saturated even, and the finish compensates for the nose with commendable precision if not quite the length. This is a Pessac-Léognan that could improve dramatically in barrel. The components just need to be knitted together. 90-93 points