The Forts of Latour

Château Latour The history of Château Latour begins in the 14th century with the construction of the fortress tower depicted on the label. At that time it was known as “Maison de La Tour”. At the beginning of the 18th century, Alexandre de Ségur and his son Nicolas-Alexandre, who was called “Prince of the Vines” by Louis XV, set the course for the enormous success of the estate. Since then, it has undergone a remarkable development and has become synonymous with Bordeaux wine of the highest quality. The estate covers around 78 hectares of vineyards planted with the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot grape varieties. Château Latour is one of only five wine estates in the Médoc to have been elevated to the rank of “Premier Grand Cru Classé” in the Bordeaux classification of 1855. François Pinault has managed the estate since 1993. And although the Grand Vin has become a luxury brand under his leadership, the long-lasting wine is always a reflection of the unique terroir and many wine critics see Château Latour as a leading Premier Grand Cru winery. The grapes for the Grand Vin come exclusively from the top site “L'Enclos” near the Gironde, with some vines over 100 years old.