Château Latour

Château Latour is a wine estate focused on L’Enclos, a 47-hectare walled vineyard that is part of the 92-hectare estate (with 78 hectares under vine).

The main Grand Vin comes mostly from L’Enclos, while Les Forts de Latour includes grapes from young vines within L’Enclos and declassified lots originally intended for the Grand Vin, as well as from parcels outside the walled vineyard; Pauillac de Château Latour can likewise include declassified or surplus fruit from across the estate, both inside L’Enclos and from other parcels.

Vineyards are mainly planted with Cabernet Sauvignon (76%), along with Merlot (22%), and small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot (2%) for structure and finesse.

Grapes are hand-sorted and fermented in temperature-controlled vats, and the Grand Vin ages for about 18 months in new French oak. Bottles have unique traceability seals and are wrapped by hand at the estate.

Farming uses sustainable methods, including organic and biodynamic practices, with no chemical herbicides and traditional horse plowing in L’Enclos to protect soils and biodiversity.

Château Latour's enduring popularity reflects its heritage and exacting standards.

• Historical prestige — admired since the 1700s, with a legacy cemented in royal courts.
• Unmatched quality — robust wines that improve over decades, featuring legendary vintages like 1961 and 1982.
• Innovation in release — shifted away from en primeur sales in 2012, ensuring wines are perfectly aged before release.
• Legacy and rarity — backed by the Pinault family, it remains a symbol of excellence and tradition, attracting collectors and enthusiasts alike.

• Where is Château Latour located, and why is the site important?

  In Pauillac, Médoc (Bordeaux), on gravelly hilltops with clay subsoils that favor Cabernet Sauvignon and contribute power, precision, and longevity.

• What is Château Latour's classification?

  Premier Grand Cru Classé (First Growth) in the 1855 Médoc classification.

• How large are the vineyards, and what is L’Enclos?

  The estate has approximately 78 hectares of vines within a 92-hectare property, centered on L’Enclos, a 47-hectare walled vineyard that supplies most of the Grand Vin.

• What grape varieties are planted?

  Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon (76%), with Merlot (22%) and small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot (2%).

• What are the estate’s wines and how do they differ?

  Château Latour (Grand Vin) comes mostly from L’Enclos. Les Forts de Latour draws on young vines from L’Enclos, declassified Grand Vin lots, and parcels outside the wall. Pauillac de Château Latour can include declassified or surplus fruit from across the estate.

• How is the Grand Vin aged?

  Typically about 18 months in new French oak barrels.

• How are the wines made?

  Grapes are hand-sorted and fermented in temperature-controlled vats to preserve purity and structure.

• How does Château Latour farm sustainably?

  Organic and biodynamic practices, no chemical herbicides, and traditional horse plowing in L’Enclos to protect soils and biodiversity.

• Who owns Château Latour?

  Groupe Artémis (François Pinault) has owned the estate since 1993.

• When did Château Latour leave en primeur?

  In 2012; the estate now releases wines when they are ready to drink.

• How are bottles authenticated and prepared for release?

  Each bottle carries a unique traceability seal and is wrapped by hand at the estate.

• How far back does Château Latour’s history go?

  The site was documented as a fortified tower in 1331; its First Growth status dates from 1855.