Château Latour
Les Forts de Latour
Pauillac
2009
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2019-2046), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2046, with a drinking horizon to 2057.
The ‘09 Les Forts de Latour.
Les Forts de Latour 2009 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Pauillac, 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's 2009 Les Forts de Latour should offer Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon aromas of cassis, dark cherry and cedar. Expect an ample, structured palate, ripe fruit carried by firm tannins and a lively seam of acidity. Its peak years last through 2046, with the full drinking range reaching 2057. The finish should persist with blackcurrant, spice and earthy detail, balancing depth with a composed, dry feel.
The 2009 vintage
Château Latour's 2009 wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Pauillac, France.
About Château Latour
Château Latour's wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Pauillac, France.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Comté with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Les Forts de Latour 2009?
Les Forts de Latour 2009 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Pauillac, France.
When should Les Forts de Latour 2009 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2017-2057. Within that arc, the peak window is 2019-2046. 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 Les Forts de Latour 2009?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.