A FIRST - EXPECTED SPRING 2028 The 2025 Château Latour à Pomerol is one of the estate's strongest editions of recent years. This classic Pomerol combines the charm and accessibility of Merlot with striking precision and structure. The result is a wine that immediately seduces with its fruit and elegance, yet possesses sufficient depth to age for years. Winery Château Latour à Pomerol Château Latour à Pomerol belongs to the exclusive portfolio of Établissements Jean-Pierre Moueix and has been regarded for decades as one of the most reliable addresses in the appellation. The relatively small estate possesses several excellently situated plots on the classic gravel and clay soils of Pomerol. Unlike some of its more powerful neighbors, Latour à Pomerol is often known for its refinement, balance, and accessibility. More information about this winery can be found under the Winery tab. The wine and blend The 2025 Château Latour à Pomerol is made from 100% Merlot sourced from just eight hectares of vineyard. The grapes benefit from a combination of gravel and clay soils that provide both aromatic finesse and structure and depth. Terroir and vintage 2025 The vineyards are situated on a classic Pomerol terroir where gravel provides drainage and aromatic refinement, while the clay retains water reserves during warm periods. In the dry and sunny 2025 vintage, this proved to be a significant advantage. The old Merlot vines retained sufficient freshness and balance, ensuring that the wine never becomes heavy or sluggish despite its ripeness. The vintage here yields a wine with a beautiful combination of concentration, precision, and tension. Several critics highlight the pure fruit expression and the harmonious structure that characterize this edition. Vinification and aging After careful selection, the grapes are vinified traditionally to preserve the pure expression of Merlot. The wine then ages for twelve months in French oak barrels, approximately 50% of which are new. This aging imparts extra depth and complexity without overpowering the fruit. Color, smell and taste Deep ruby red in color. The nose opens with aromas of ripe cherries, dark red fruit, and sweet forest fruits, complemented by floral notes of petals and dried flowers. As the wine opens up, nuances of mocha, spices, leather, and subtle oak influences emerge. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied with a silky texture. The ripe Merlot provides a juicy core of cherries, plums, and dark fruit, supported by refined tannins and fresh acidity. The wine combines charm with structure and displays beautiful precision on the mid-palate. The finish is long, harmonious, and elegant, with refined spiciness and persistent fruit notes. Summary of professional reviews William Kelley (The Wine Advocate, 93-95 points) calls the 2025 one of the best vintages of Château Latour à Pomerol in recent years. He praises the combination of cherry fruit, flowers, spices, ripe tannins, and the seamless structure. Jacobo García Andrade awards 95-96 points and emphasizes the precision, focus, and balance between structure and charm. Antonio Galloni (91-93 points) describes the wine as rich, seductive, and particularly tasty, with notes of ripe red fruit, mocha, leather, and dried flowers. The general consensus is that 2025 delivers a very successful and classic Latour à Pomerol. If available, you will find the official factsheet and additional information about this fine wine in the 'Attachments' tab. We will automatically send these to you upon ordering this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you come to collect the wine, you will often receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you select 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht, situated almost next to the A16 with ample parking. Click here for our address. You can read full wine reviews from Parker, Suckling, Vinous, and Wine Spectator, among