{"product_id":"chateau-latour-1957-pauillac","title":"Château Latour 1957 - Pauillac","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePresentation of Château Latour\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Latour, Premier Grand Cru Classé in 1855, is often considered the most consistent and powerful of Pauillac wines. Located on the edge of the Gironde estuary, its vineyard benefits from a unique microclimate. The estate's technical rigor and absolute exacting standards make it a legendary wine, capable of enduring through decades with unparalleled grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePresentation of the 1957 vintage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1957 vintage in Bordeaux was a year of character, marked by a late harvest. While some châteaux struggled, Latour successfully leveraged its privileged geographical location to produce a wine of great structure. Nearly seven decades later, this wine offers fascinating tertiary complexity, reserved for the most discerning palates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition of the bottle\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1957 bottle shows remarkable preservation for its age. The label is authentic, bearing the noble marks of time. The capsule is original and well-sealed. The level, although naturally low due to evaporation (angel's share) after 69 years, remains consistent with prolonged storage in a quality cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color features brick-red and amber hues, typical of very old Bordeaux wines. The nose is a journey through time: notes of cedar, cigar box, old leather, and black truffle. On the palate, the tannic structure is melted and aristocratic, offering an extremely fine finish with notes of dried fruit and tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood and wine pairings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfit venison shank with sweet spices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishes featuring winter black truffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo be enjoyed on its own, at the end of a meal, to honor its history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eServing suggestions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServing temperature: 17-18°C (62-64°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAeration: Do not decant. Very careful opening just before serving is recommended to avoid brutal oxidation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: A collector's wine at its historical peak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWUAT's Note\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffering a Château Latour 1957 is an honor. It is the ultimate gift for a 69-year (and soon 70-year) celebration or for a collector looking to complete a vertical collection of this Premier Grand Cru Classé. A bottle that tells the story of 20th-century Bordeaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Château Latour","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53363789693267,"sku":"CL1957P","price":657.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/9686\/6131\/files\/Chateau_Latour_1957_-_Pauillac_France_1.jpg?v=1774779428","url":"https:\/\/www.wineuponatime.com\/en\/products\/chateau-latour-1957-pauillac","provider":"Wine Upon A Time","version":"1.0","type":"link"}