Château Latour à Pomerol is situated near the church of Pomerol on a plateau 130 feet above sea level, where the best grapes of the region are cultivated.It is a winegrowing estate consisting of two main plots: one with light, loam-based soils, which is adjacent to the well-known Chateau La Grave à Pomerol estate, and the other with deep beds of gravel and clay.This is the perfect environment for the vines, which have an average age of 35 years or more, to produce grapes with a diverse spectrum of flavours, thus imparting a complex and appealing structure to the resulting wine.Despite having a profusion of legendary vintages under its belt, little is known of the excellent property – an insider’s wine. Since 1963, Ets. J-P Moueix, one of Bordeaux’ top wine producers and merchants, has acted as agent for its wine and has been in charge of the estate’s careful vine cultivation and winemaking.The resulting wine boasts stellar provenance. Latour à Pomerol has crafted a succession of successful and well-balanced vintages and consistently produces very fine wines.
The Vineyards
The vineyard is characterized by the diversity of soils: gravelly with the presence of clay on a magnificent plot near the church of Pomerol and loamy around the château. This varied terroir thus gives complexity and harmony to the wine. The management of the vines, with an average age of 25 years, as well as the winemaking are carried out with the same care as in the other properties of the Établissements Jean-Pierre Moueix: thinning and leaf removal, manual harvests lasting a few hours. Fermentation takes place in concrete vats, the young wine is then aged in oak barrels. The wine is distinguished by a perfect balance between elegance, power and mellowness.