2022 Latour Martillac
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Tasting notes
The 2022 La Tour Martillac is a little disjointed on the nose, touches of gravel infusing the red fruit but missing a little cohesion at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with dry tannins, slightly bitter, modest length with cracked black pepper on the aftertaste. A bit like the Olivier, I am unsure if this bottle is representative. Tasted blind at the Southwold tasting in London.
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Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate
Jeb Dunnuck
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The 2022 Latour Martillac is darker and more somber than during the en primeur tasting, revealing aromas of spices, dark berries and licorice. Medium to full-bodied, round and supple, it's juicy with good depth at the core, an assertive tannic frame and a long, ethereal, delicately spicy finish. This is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot and 8% Petit Verdot.
Cassis, blackcurrants, smoky tobacco, and scorched earth notes all emerge from the 2022 Château Latour-Martillac, a remarkably pure, medium to full-bodied Pessac-Léognan that has a great mid-palate, pure, polished tannins, no hard edges, and a great finish. Based on 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, and the balance Petit Verdot, it's a brilliant 2022 that should be snatched up by readers.
Subdued on the first nose, well judged and expressed dark fruit flavours, with a punch of white pepper and sage spice. This has a slow build through the palate, good quality with a rich texture that isn't overblown. Could benefit from three or four years in bottle before drinking, but this has plenty of appellation typicity. Vinified in stainless steel, aged in barrel, Kressmann family owners of this 45ha estate.
About the producer
Owned and managed by the Kressman family, Latour-Martillac is one of the region’s most recognisable estates – with the eponymous tower standing proudly at its entrance. Its 50 hectares of vines produce benchmark Pessac.