Latour Vintage:2006 There is better density to

There is better density to the more powerful and serious medium weight flavors where the slightly warm finish is notably firmer

-- Antonio Galloni

It shows off focus and freshness more than jammy richness

so he sources the Garnacha from elsewhere

cherry compote and licorice

Latour Vintage:2006 There is better density toThe 1989 Latour shows similarly to the bottle earlier this year. To be honest, there is little difference between the aromatics on this and Les Forts de Latour, perhaps just some morels and yes, a touch of Brettanomyces. The palate is medium bodied with firm tannins, the mixture of red and black fruit mixed with plenty of undergrowth. I appreciate the freshness and the piquant finish, although I would not rank this as a top tier Latour; it could even