The 2021 vintage, while somewhat challenging for Bordeaux red wines, was an excellent crop for whites. Latour-Martillac Blanc is emblematic of the vivacity and complexity that can be found in 2021 Pessac-Léognan whites. Latour-Martillac whites benefit from some of the oldest vines in Bordeaux, with some plots planted in 1884. The nose is fresh and forward with tantalizing aromas of grapefruit, peaches, pineapple and lemon zest backed by hints of cream and herbs. Richly textured but still lively on the palate, it offers layers of ripe peach, pineapple and grapefruit plus lemon, herbs, vanilla and spices. It will provide delicious drinking for another 5 years and beyond.
Château Latour-Martillac, Pessac-Léognan Blanc (Bordeaux, France) 2021
By Wayne Belding