Discreet in de neus. Fijn, rijp en precies. Volle en zachte milieu de bouche; Latour Martillac is beklijvend en bijblijvend. Fris en o zo onweerstaanbaar tot in zijn (licht getoaste) finale. De rijping, in de koelere maand augustus, liet het aromatisch profiel exploderen: de Merlot (40%) bracht zwarte kersjes, de Petit Verdot (6%) bosbessen en de Cabernet Sauvignon (54%) cassis. Je identifiëert alle tonaliteiten in het naadloos ensemble. Latour Martillac is dit jaar “incontournable”. Dit moesten we aanbieden want twijfel is er niet: raffinement en elegantie overtuigen met gemak. Très chique! Latour Martillac telt in 2015 slechts 31 dagen tussen de mi-véraison en de oogst, tegen een gemiddelde van 45 dagen anders. De oogst was dus vroeg: tussen 15 september en 8 oktober. 13,9%vol. Elevage in 40% nieuwe eik.
IN DE PERS
91+ Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate - robertparker.com (Maart 2018) The 2015 Latour Martillac has a more austere bouquet with blackberry, sous bois, woodland and smoke aromas that only gradually find their voice. This is one Pessac-Léognan that seems to have gone into its shell. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, quite focused and strict, a linear Pessac-Léognan that does not want to give too much away in its youth. One to watch, but perhaps one for the more patient Bordeaux lover. Anticipated maturity: 2022 - 2040.
92-94 Neal Martin – The Wine Advocate Issue #224 – erobertparker.com (April 2016) The 2015 La Tour Martillac is a blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot matured in 40% new French oak. It has a slightly more high-toned and outgoing bouquet, with dark cherries and blackcurrant aromas, a smidgen of cassis emerging with time in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, a pleasant saltiness here, very focused with a finish of real pedigree. This is a superb Pessac-Léognan from the estate - one of the best in recent years. Drink: 2021-2045.
93-94 James Suckling – jamessuckling.com (Maart 2016) A firm and beautiful wine with blueberry and blackberry aromas and flavors. Full body, silky tannins and a bright and fresh wine. Racy with a fine line. 54% cabernet sauvignon, 40% merlot and 6% petit verdot.
94 Antonio Galloni - vinous.com (Februari 2018) The 2015 Latour-Martillac is a powerful, muscular wine. Beams of tannin give the 2015 its potent, brooding personality. Savory herbs, new leather, wild cherry, smoke and kirsch get an extra kick of intensity from bright acids and pointed yet well-integrated tannins. Today, the 2015 is a bit reticent and tightly wound, but that should be less of an issue with more time in bottle. Drink 2023-2040.
91-94 Antonio Galloni – Vinous - vinous.com (April 2016) The 2015 Latour-Martillac is terrific. Charcoal, smoke, licorice, plum and violet notes make a strong first impression. Powerful and muscular on the palate, the 2015 delivers superb depth and overall intensity. This is a decidedly dark, virile wine, yet all the elements are nicely balanced throughout. The 2015 Latour-Martillac is shaping up to be one of the pleasant surprises of the vintage.
93 Lisa Perrotti-Brown - The Wine Advocate - robertparker.com (Februari 2018) Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 Latour Martillac has a spicy nose of cinnamon stick, cloves and aniseed with a core of red and black cherries and a waft of fragrant earth. The palate is medium-bodied with plenty of juicy fruit and a firm frame of fine-grained tannins with bags of freshness lifting the finish. Drink 2019-2040.
17/20 Jancis Robinson – jancisrobinson.com (April 2016) Very dark crimson. So big it hasn’t that much aroma! Smooth tannins and rather attractive inky savour. Good tension. Drink: 2025-2040.
92 Jane Anson - Decanter Magazine – decanter.com (April 2016) Silky, sexy, rich damson fruits aged in 30% new oak. A beautiful example of this wine: very strong in an already good vintage. Tannins grip the fruit without strangling; plenty of development potential. 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot. Drink: 2023-2038.
17/20 René Gabriel – Wein Wisser (April 2016)
95 Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast winemag.com (Februari 2018) Solid tannins mark this still very young wine. At the same time, the fruit is rich and well proportioned. Black currants dominate the fruity spectrum, giving the wine richness as well as great potential. Drink from 2025.
93-95 Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast (April 2016)
17-18/20 Revue des Vins de France (April 2016)
16,5/20 Le Point (April 2016)
16/20 Jean-Marc Quarin – quarin.com (April 2016) Latour MartillacDe familie Kressman is eigenaar van deze Grand Cru Classé in Pessac Léognan sinds 1929. Tristan en Loïc hebben vandaag de leiding. Onlangs kochten ze percelen die ze vroeger pachtten. Dit brengt de oppervlakte van de wijngaard vandaag op 50 hectare: 40 hectare rood (60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot en 5% Petit Verdot) en 10 hectare wit (50% Sémillon, 45% Sauvignon en 5% Muscadelle). Valérie Vialard staat in voor de vinificatie samen met consulent Denis Dubourdieu. De rode bewaarwijnen verleiden met zuivere materie, terwijl de witte wijnen vlot overkomen met volmondige aroma’s van mandarijn en kamperfoelie, gekleed in een licht door eik getoast gewaad. |