2016, Château Latour, PAUILLACI am dreaming as I smell this wine, perfectly ripe cabernet sauvignon with currants, tobacco and fresh mint. Orange blossoms too. This amazing nose is so complex. Medium to full bodied, this has perfectly integrated tannins that you don't feel but know are there, elevating the wine to another level. It's very drinkable because of its stellar balance, yet the tannic tension gives it energy and seamless texture. A benchmark Latour that reminds me of the

Darker centre to the colour in the middle

‘Less overripe than in the past’

More mineral

Crushed flowers

Lovely definition and beautifully integrated oak

May be upscored once in bottle

Les Charmes Godard is brighter and more focused than in the past

This will be irresistible in its youth

that makes Chambertin

old school but enjoyable

The 2022 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Saint-Georges 1er Cru has a very complex bouquet

strawberries