2012 Chateau Latour a Pomerol (Moueix)

"Where would I place Latour à Pomerol in the context of the other top properties on the Right Bank? It is probably right up there with estates such as Château l’Evangile, Château La Conseillante and Château Certan de May, to place it in its proper context of top domaines in the commune." - View From the Cellar, John Gilman With a family pedigree that includes the Moueix family that also makes Dominus in Napa, Chateau Trotanoy, Chateau Petrus, and Chateau Bel Air Monange, you can expect greatness every year and in every bottle. About the Winery Farming the property since 1962, Ets. Jean-Pierre MOUEIX brings the usual care and expertise to the vineyard - entirely replanted after the 1956 frost - and to the cellar.  After a gentle fermentation in concrete tanks, the young wine is aged in 30%-50% new oak barrels depending on the vintage. Between elegance, power and smoothness, the wines of Château LATOUR show a perfect balance. The wine is a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. The