Chateau Latour-Martillac Blanc 2016, Pessac-Leognan

Description

A mild and very wet winter led to an early and even budbreak. The wet weather lasted all the way through Spring accompanied by some very cool temperatures. Miraculously, full flowering took place between the 7th and the 11th of June which was a 5-day period of lovely weather and relatively hot temperatures. These conditions encouraged a quick and uniform flowering followed by a good return of fruit. The midpoint of the colour change of the berries happened around the 10th of August, with excellent uniformity across all the grape varieties. Despite these unpredictable swings of Nature; the heat and the absence of rain, the vines could maintain a healthy foliage right up to the beginning of the harvest thanks both to the water reserves and to the ploughing of the plots. Harvesting started 8 days late. Light showers at the beginning of September and a lovely Indian summer during the picking meant that all the grape varieties achieved perfect ripeness and a healthy condition placing the 2016 vintage among the great vintages.

Blending :
60% Sauvignon Blanc, 40% Sémillon

Tasting notes:
Pale yellow colour with sparkling highlights. Complex, aromatics aromas of both floral (verbena, honeysuckle) and some exotic fruits (passion fruit) and lemon. The palate is beautifully fresh, balanced by a delicious creaminess. In the mouth there is an elegance with the same complex, fruity aromas of white peach and ripe apricots, the floral note of verbena and fresh mint. A remarkably long length on the finish. Drinking over the next 8-10 years.

Optimal tasting: 2019-2026

Service temperature: Above 10°C / 50°F for young wines. Between 12°C / 53°F and 14°C / 57°F, after 4-5 years of aging.

Source: http://www.latourmartillac.com/en/