Château Latour
Grand Vin Pauillac (Premier Grand Cru Classé)
Pauillac
2005
Vintage
Varietal
Bordeaux Blend
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2011-2041), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2041, with a drinking horizon to 2053.
The ‘05 Grand Vin Pauillac (Premier Grand Cru Classé).
Château Latour Grand Vin Pauillac (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2005 is a Bordeaux Blend from France.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Château Latour Grand Vin Pauillac (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2005 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2005 vintage
Château Latour's 2005 Grand Vin Pauillac (Premier Grand Cru Classé) is a Bordeaux Blend from France.
About Château Latour
Château Latour's Grand Vin Pauillac (Premier Grand Cru Classé) is a Bordeaux Blend from France.
From the cellar: pair with
Aged Côte de boeuf
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Truffle-braised short ribs
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Château Latour Grand Vin Pauillac (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2005?
Château Latour Grand Vin Pauillac (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2005 is a Bordeaux Blend from France.
What does Château Latour Grand Vin Pauillac (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2005 taste like?
Château Latour Grand Vin Pauillac (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2005 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Château Latour Grand Vin Pauillac (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2005 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2009-2053. Within that arc, the peak window is 2011-2041. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Château Latour Grand Vin Pauillac (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2005?
Pair this wine with Aged Côte de boeuf; Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic; or Truffle-braised short ribs.