Château Latour-MartillacLacroix-Martillac Pessac-Léognan
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 5 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Malbec, the Petit Verdot and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
The Lacroix-Martillac Pessac-Léognan of the Château Latour-Martillac is in the top 40 of wines of Pessac-Léognan.
Taste structure of the Lacroix-Martillac Pessac-Léognan from the Château Latour-Martillac
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Lacroix-Martillac Pessac-Léognan of Château Latour-Martillac in the region of Bordeaux is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Lacroix-Martillac Pessac-Léognan of Château Latour-Martillac in the region of Bordeaux often reveals types of flavors of cherry, smoke or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blueberry, red fruit or tobacco.
Food and wine pairings with Lacroix-Martillac Pessac-Léognan
Pairings that work perfectly with Lacroix-Martillac Pessac-Léognan
Original food and wine pairings with Lacroix-Martillac Pessac-Léognan
The Lacroix-Martillac Pessac-Léognan of Château Latour-Martillac matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of feijoada ( portuguese cassoulet ), ramadan berber soup (harira) or garbure landaise.
Details and technical informations about Château Latour-Martillac's Lacroix-Martillac Pessac-Léognan.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Lacroix-Martillac Pessac-Léognan from Château Latour-Martillac are 2014, 2009, 2008, 2015 and 2013.
Informations about the Château Latour-Martillac
The Château Latour-Martillac is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Pessac-Léognan to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Pessac-Léognan
Historic cradle of great Bordeaux wines south of the city: Cabernet Sauvignon signature king red with Merlot — deep robe with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco, graphite, smoke and signature mineral 'stone taste' touch, fine tannins and long elegant finish. Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon in racy dry whites (citrus, flowers, honey, wax) among the world's greatest. AOC (1987), Quaternary gravels, 16 Classified Growths (Haut-Brion leading), 10-30 year ageing.
The wine region of Bordeaux
World-renowned age-worthy reds, led by round Merlot (plum, black fruit) or firm Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, cedar, graphite), blended with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot for tannic structure. Structured Médoc and Graves, velvety Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. Also crisp dry whites (Sauvignon/Sémillon) and opulent sweet Sauternes with honey and candied fruit. A 110,000 ha Gironde vineyard, 65 appellations, cradle of the 1855 classified growths.
The word of the wine: Elegant
Said of a wine that, beyond balance, presents qualities of charm and harmony, without the slightest heaviness.
