TASTING RESULTS
#1 1982 a profound, mature powerhouse – complex, balanced
great wine, a rare experience, 9/12 tasters said best of night 29 points against
#2 1970 coffee, minerals, leather, rich without a hint of decay
shouts Latour terrior, 38
#3 2003 ripe, volatile aroma, very clean & distinctive layers 54
#4 1995 clean, bright acidity, cassis, red berry, creosote 58
#5 1996 huge powerhouse fruit layers, needs more time, delicious,
extra long and lingering 60
#6 1986 perfumed spicy aromas, plums, creosote and coffee 68
#7 1990 restrained yet perfumed aromas, prunes, earthy, creosote,
plums, slightly past prime, still delicious 77
#8 2000 sweet violet perfumed bouquet, massive fruits and tannins
needs decades yet 82
#9 2002 surprising depth, rich vanilla & cassis, well structured 113
#10 1964 still alive, with some patience coaxed sweet cherry tastes 116
#11 1997 more depth than expected, restrained bouquet and a little dry
but still surprisingly balanced 122
#12 1979 Latour makes good wine in off years – this is one 124