In the heart of Pomerol, just steps from the village church, Château Latour à Pomerol 2018 embodies a Bordeaux ideal that marries classicism and opulence. From a discreet vineyard where gravel, clay and silt converge, this wine unfolds the masterful expression of Merlot on a terroir that is both generous and deep, lifted by an elegant touch of Cabernet Franc. It is aimed at enthusiasts seeking a true emotion: a red with a caressing texture and exemplary presence at the table, equally at home with a gourmet meal or a suspended moment spent listening to a wine speak. The 2018 vintage delivers a precise performance, generous yet controlled, its aromatic signature of dark fruit, fine spice and ethereal oak lingering over time. Carefully aged in oak barrels, this Pomerol balances intensity and restraint, offering a long, savoury finish. For the connoisseur, it resolves a delicate equation: a wine that is both approachable today and calm in its evolution toward 2030. Its certified HVE level 3 viticulture and hand-harvested, double-sorted grapes reassure as a mark of integrity and exacting standards in the service of taste.

Blend and winemaking

The profile of Château Latour à Pomerol 2018 is rooted in a Merlot-dominant blend complemented by Cabernet Franc, the ideal ratio to combine fleshy amplitude with aromatic backbone. The vineyard, laid out on a mosaic of gravelly, clay and silty soils, contributes natural complexity, a mineral counterpoint that structures the fruit’s generosity. Grapes are hand-picked and undergo a double sorting to retain only the healthiest, ripest berries. Extractions are gentle to preserve tannin finesse, highlight fruit brightness and encourage a silky palate. The ageing, conducted over 16 to 18 months in oak barrels, with about 40% new, aims for harmonious integration of the wood without masking the terroir. Every detail matters, from controlled rackings to patient barrel aeration, to refine the frame and enhance the finish. Certified HVE level 3, the estate follows responsible viticulture, prioritising vine observation and measured intervention. Under the historic guidance of the Moueix teams, the vintage’s expression gains precision, offering a clear reading of the house style: ample, upright and highly drinkable.

Tasting notes

• Colour: deep and luminous, edged with a sheen that signals the vintage’s concentration and the purity of extraction. Reflections betray youthful vigour, promising a calm cellar evolution.
• Nose: delicately beguiling, opening on ripe dark fruits—blackcurrant and blackberry—followed by plum, then unfurling to fine spices, liquorice and a touch of cocoa. Elegant oak, perfectly integrated, evokes cedar and sandalwood, while discreet floral notes add lift and height to the bouquet.
• Palate: the attack is both straight and velvety, then the structure broadens without losing its composure. The tannin grain reveals a rare silkiness, carried by an energy that stretches the finish. The mid-palate feeds on fleshy fruit, spiced with soft notes and a hint of graphite, before a finish that prolongs a sensation of freshness. The persistence, savoury and clean, underscores the balance and the skillful ageing.

Serving temperature and tips

Serve Château Latour à Pomerol 2018 at 16–18°C in wide glasses to embrace the wine’s aromatic complexity and polished texture. Decanting ahead of the meal will open the dark fruit aromas and soften the tannic lace. This Pomerol stores best in a cellar away from vibrations, at a stable temperature and controlled humidity, and has a cellaring potential to 2030 depending on storage conditions. The vintage’s natural balance favors both early enjoyment and harmonious development, with a bouquet that will gain complexity over the years.

Food pairings

• Starters: delicate mushroom puff pastries, thinly sliced aged ham carved to order, gougères with aged Comté for a subtle introduction that respects the fruit’s nobility.
• Appetisers: pan-seared foie gras terrine with fig chutney, beef carpaccio with Parmesan shavings, lightly seasoned veal tartare to let the wine’s freshness shine.
• Main courses: glazed duck breast, roasted pigeon with a short jus, herb-crusted saddle of lamb, porcini risotto, and for the adventurous, beef fillet en croûte whose flesh calls for Merlot’s silkiness.
• Cheeses: aged Comté, truffle Brie, mountain tomme, farmhouse Saint-Nectaire, served at the right temperature to match the wine’s fine salinity without disrupting its structure.
• Desserts: poached pears with warm spices, dark chocolate entremets of balanced intensity, where subdued bitterness dialogues with the Pomerol’s spiced finish.

Tasting occasions

Château Latour à Pomerol 2018 is the ideal companion for chosen moments when every detail matters and you want conversation to resonate around a bottle rooted in its terroir. It elevates seasonal tables, enhances roasted meats, and expresses itself on precise cooking and short sauces. Its finesse, shape and uprightness set the tone for a successful evening, between elegance and intensity.

• To crown a gourmet dinner where signature cuisine meets fine tablecraft.
• As an exceptional gift for a lover of great Bordeaux wines.
• In a collector’s cellar to follow the vintage’s evolution through to 2030.

Product details

• Name: Château Latour à Pomerol 2018
• Appellation: Pomerol AOC
• Type: Red wine
• Vintage: 2018
• Grapes: Merlot dominant, Cabernet Franc in support
• Ageing: 16 to 18 months in oak barrels, about 40% new
• Certification: HVE level 3
• Volume: N.C.
• Cellaring: to 2030
• Serving temperature: 16–18°C