2019 Pauillac de Chateau Latour (Pauillac)

The 2019 Le Pauillac de Chateau Latour is a strong effort, offering up inviting aromas of cassis and plums mingled with notions of cigar wrapper, vanilla pod and creamy oak. Medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, with good concentration and powdery tannins, it will offer a broad drinking window. 91 points

The 2019 Pauillac de Latour has a welcome strictness and focus on the nose, a straight-down-the-line Pauillac with graphite and pencil shavings infusing the black fruit. The oak is neatly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied, fresh and taut, with pliant tannins and fine acidity. A graphite infused finish doesn`t press down too hard on the accelerator. Not over-ambitious - that`s its strength. Difficult to believe this is in fact the third wine! Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting. 92 points