Dense and chewy young wine with stone, blackberry and blueberry character. Full and chewy. Shows potential. Another 2015? - March 2017

The 2016 Latour-Martillac has an understated nose at first, but it unfurls and becomes quite a seductive Pessac-Léognan with ample blackberry and raspberry fruit, and a subtle hint of black olive. I admire the precision here. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, supple tannin overlaid by blackberry and bilberry fruit, sea salt and black pepper. Showing excellent focus and abundant freshness on the finish, this is an assured and sophisticated Latour-Martillac that will give many years of pleasure.

Purplish crimson. Mild nose. Sweet start. Just a tad formulaic with a rasping dry finish. Seems to taste more of winemaking than vineyard. Quite a bit of alcohol on the end. Lacks real vivacity and freshness, however ripe the initial impression is. Drink 2023-2032. - jancisrobinson.com, April 2017