Chateau Latour-Martillac, Blanc Cru Classe, Pessac-Leognan

Chateau Latour-Martillac · Bordeaux › Pessac-Leognan › France

White · Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend
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LWIN 1017210
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89 /100
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Taster #2763 · May 16, 2023
89/100
Nez assez expressif de buis, croûte de fromage lavé, fruits exotiques (ananas), légère note banane, mais note de buis/un peu pipi de chat me gêne sur l'ensemble. Bouche sur les mêmes arômes, un peu lâche, manque de peps avec un creux au milieu, reprend de l'énergie ensuite sur une finale plus dense avec un bon retour de fruits exotiques. Pas ma tasse de thé pour être honnête
2010 vintage
Taster #3167 · May 31, 2022
Poured mid straw, nose of nuts and smoke. Tasted of fino sherry. This would have been passable with salted almonds and olives. No longer viable as a table wine.
1999 vintage
Taster #3007 · Dec 22, 2021
95/100
Tre år senare till samma middag av laxfrikadeller. Detta ha nu nått ännu högre, fantastiskt. Finner inte ord.
2010 vintage
Taster #9573 · May 20, 2020
Nutty impressions. A bit oxidized. No score.
2010 vintage
Taster #2769 · May 17, 2020
88/100
Somewhere between my previous notes. The oxidative qualities were not as pronounced and did add complexity, but the intensity of the tropical fruit, while initial potent, quickly died off. With the right food it certainly works, but definitely one that needs drinking now.
1999 vintage
Taster #4966 · May 9, 2020
92/100
Wish I had more! Fantastic pairing with delicate lemon butter grilled Chilean sea bass. Plenty of acidity, lemon curd, a hint of peach, and a dash of salinity. Also interesting enhancement to a few ginger snaps for dessert.
2010 vintage
Taster #9015 · Apr 28, 2020
91/100
The honeysuckle accent riding on top of the fresh, bright, clean, crisp yellow citrus and grapefruit hits the spot. Medium-bodied with good lift and a blast of juicy citrus in the finish, this is in its prime-time drinking window.
2010 vintage
Taster #2769 · Apr 26, 2020
The initial glass showed some of the same qualities in my previous note, though the oxidative notes were a bit more pronounced - hay, apricot jam, Golden Shred marmalade. Within 20 min things really started to flatten out with a thud. Moments of interest and pleasure, but sadly this one couldn't see out the evening.
1999 vintage
Taster #7496 · Mar 6, 2020
Time to drink up. Still pretty good fruit, but not as vibrant as it's been in the past. Acidity feeling a little unbalanced.
2010 vintage
Taster #2769 · Jan 3, 2020
93/100
Absolutely stunning in a grand damme kind of way. Rich pineapple and peach with hints of saffron and fresh hay. The journey from front palate to the finish was almost symphonic and exemplary of the joy texture can bring to wine. I wouldn't have guessed this was 20 years old. Wondeful with savoury souffles.
1999 vintage
Taster #1651 · May 25, 2019
88/100
Ser mycket yngre ut än vad det är. Hade väntat mig mer fat, det här är relativt elegant. Eftersmaken är lång. Men det är lite kantigt och jag tvivlar på att lagring skulle transformera vinet. För dyrt för vad det levererar.
2010 vintage
Taster #3007 · Dec 23, 2018
94/100
Här finns en härlig balans i en komplex vit bordeaux. Fin mix av gräs och fatkaraktär. Passar utmärk till laxfrikadeller och gurktartar.
2010 vintage
Taster #3962 · Apr 14, 2018
90/100
4 Std. vor dem Probieren geöffnet. - Farbe: goldgelb. - Komplexer Wein. Die Zitrusfrucht des Sauvignon Blanc ist kombiniert mit Honigmelone und ein leichten Süße. Wirklich interessant!
2010 vintage
Taster #6337 · Aug 21, 2017
Finished, caput, finito. Oxidised.
1999 vintage
Taster #2978 · Dec 26, 2016
88/100
Massive nose of mango, lemon, bloom rind cheese and lychee. Palate is full with nice tropical fruit, waxy peach undertones and florals. Persistant finish with great acidity. Pop of dried pineapple at rhe end.
2010 vintage
Taster #8044 · May 13, 2016
81/100
@BYOB tasting Blackcurrant, peach, plastic, oaky, undergrowth. M to M+ acidity. Simply not my type of wine.
2010 vintage
Taster #5156 · May 6, 2016
90/100
Enjoyed with halibut right after opening, pairing was great. Drank as an aperitif over subsequent nights, and still enjoyed the fruit and delicate balance. Seemed like it was in a good place.
2010 vintage
Taster #9300 · Jul 18, 2015
91/100
very good Classic white graves....
2010 vintage
Taster #9532 · Feb 21, 2015
88/100
Klassisk mark, klassisk stil och ovanligt druvtypiskt. Vit Bordeaux brukar vanligtvis vara svåra att plocka blint (kanske bara är jag?) då de flesta druvspecifika drag brukar hamna någonstans djupt under en matta av fat. Just i detta fall så stämmer det inte. Mycket fat såklart, men också en hel del katturin, citrus och sparris. Fylligt med lite eldigt bett och rejäl intensitet. Påtaglig bitterhet i avslutet och helheten känns lite burdus och ofokuserad. Lite småtrist, men högkvalitativt utan tvekan
2010 vintage
Taster #7464 · Nov 23, 2014
87/100
#BYOB - Kändes väldigt ungt och obalanserat. För mig var det dock ingen tvekan om att det var en vit Bdx jag hade i glaset. Medel+ syra fast rejält sur och kartig sådan. Medelfyllig och lite lätt fatbesk. Bra längd och intensitet och med några år i källaren så kanske det finns hopp. Doften har tydliga inslag av SB, men även en jästig druvig ton och lite trä. Eng: Grapes, elderflowers, wood, young and yeasty. Medium+ acidity, but very sour …
2010 vintage
Taster #6616 · Nov 1, 2014
90/100
(Tasting portion) Fruity, peachy nose, balanced on palate, smooth and nice.
2010 vintage
Taster #4754 · May 20, 2014
86/100
Tasted this at the Quartet of Bordeaux Masterclass at The Tower Club. Wine is 60% Sauvignon Blanc and 40% Sémillion. Colour is pale golden yellow, with creamy vanilla on the nose upon opening. After 15 minutes, notes of mango and grapefruit started to evolve. On the palate the wine is crispy and highly acidic, with a long mineral finish that contains some bitter notes.
2010 vintage
Taster #9300 · Oct 16, 2013
88/100
Too early I think
2010 vintage
Taster #4365 · Feb 12, 2013
Tart citrus, needs 1-2 years.
2010 vintage
Taster #2876 · Jan 29, 2013
90/100
Quite nice. Very vibrant, tart citrus and burnt oak. Very fresh vs the 2008 we had earlier which was flabby.
2010 vintage
Taster #1590 · Jan 25, 2013
Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux 2010 (Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, ON) : Oak and nettle. Would purchase.
2010 vintage
Taster #8980 · Jan 21, 2013
87/100
Very consistent with prior vintages – a slightly stinky mineral funk on the nose. Palate is competent but undistinguished. Lacks freshness or liveliness. 87-88.
2010 vintage
Taster #3320 · Jan 18, 2013
Union des Grands Crus 2010 Bordeaux Tasting (Palace Hotel - San Francisco) : Quite mild on the nose, showing aromas of lemon zest, toasted oak, papaya seed, and orange zest. More charred oak on the palate, along with papaya seed, cantaloupe, and plenty of fresh lemon juice. Medium acidity and a medium length finish. Lots of citrus freshness here on both the nose and palate. Good
2010 vintage
Taster #2546 · Jan 18, 2013
93/100
2010 Bordeaux at 2012 Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux Tasting (Palace Hotel, San Francisco, California) : Light yellow color; appealing, tart citrus, smoke, mineral nose; tasty, tart citrus, smoke, mineral palate with medium acidity; medium-plus finish
2010 vintage
Taster #4137 · Jun 18, 2011
75/100
Tasted at the sampler. Sharp, gravelly, dry, hint of lemon.
2010 vintage
Taster #8492 · Jul 25, 2006
90/100
Lovely intensity, beautifully integrated oak, lovely wine.
1999 vintage