What is the recommended serving temperature and decanting time for this 1995 Les Forts de Latour, and what is its optimal drinking window? Given its age, are there any special opening tool recommendations?

For this 1995 Les Forts de Latour, we recommend serving it at 16-18°C (60-64°F). Decanting for 1-2 hours will allow its complex aromas and flavors to fully develop. The optimal drinking window for this vintage is generally from now until the mid-2030s. Given its age, we highly recommend using a Durand, Ah-So, or Sovy Vintage Wine Opener to safely extract the potentially fragile cork.

Could you describe the style of this Les Forts de Latour and suggest some suitable Asian food pairings?

Les Forts de Latour is the esteemed second wine of Chateau Latour, a Pauillac First Growth. It shares the Grand Vin's powerful, structured, and elegant style, with dominant Cabernet Sauvignon notes of cassis, cedar, and tobacco, often showing a slightly earlier approachability. It pairs exceptionally well with rich Asian dishes like Peking duck, braised beef brisket, or char siu.

What are the specific condition details of this bottle's label, level, and capsule, and what are the best home storage practices?

This bottle features a very damaged label (score 0) and a mid shoulder level fill (score 0). The capsule is in perfect condition (score 10). Due to the label and level conditions, this bottle is offered at a special value. For home storage, keep the bottle horizontally in a cool (12-15°C / 54-59°F), dark place with consistent humidity (60-70%) to preserve its quality.

What is the investment potential or typical scores for a wine like Les Forts de Latour?

Les Forts de Latour is highly regarded as one of the best second wines in Bordeaux, often offering a taste of Latour's pedigree at a more accessible price. While specific scores for this bottle are not provided, it consistently receives strong critical acclaim and can offer good investment value, especially for older vintages, due to its quality and association with a First Growth estate.

What are the estimated delivery times for this wine, considering it is shipped from Europe?

This wine is part of our Europe/Pre-order stock. We use chilled delivery to ensure optimal condition. The estimated time of arrival (ETA) to Hong Kong is within 2 weeks. For delivery to Taiwan, please allow an additional 5 business days after arrival in Hong Kong.

How can I be assured of the authenticity and provenance of this wine?

We guarantee the authenticity of all our wines. This bottle has been sourced directly from certified EU suppliers, many of whom have been established for over 100 years, ensuring impeccable provenance and storage conditions throughout its journey to us.

Are there options for corporate orders, such as invoices or certificates of origin?

Yes, for corporate orders, a Hong Kong invoice can be provided upon request. For EU pre-order SKUs like this one, an on-demand Certificate of Origin is available at an additional cost, providing full transparency on the wine's origin.

Chateau Latour, Les Forts De Latour, 1995 , ↓ HKD 2910.0 France Red

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2026-11-05

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🏰 The 1995 Les Forts de Latour is a **remarkable and mature second wine** from Chateau Latour, offering a full-bodied experience with structured Cabernet Sauvignon, rich dark fruit, and classic Pauillac elegance, making it a match for many classed growths. Les Forts de Latour is considered one of the finest second wines of Bordeaux. The 1995 vintage showcases structured Cabernet Sauvignon with rich dark fruit, firmly grounded in gravel soils, and offers layered power and elegance, reflecting Pauillac's classic balance. Jancis Robinson noted its dark crimson color with a little age at the rim, beefy, bloody notes on the nose, and a palate that is already quite soft and round with fine tannins. It's described as more substantial than the 1996 Forts, vigorous and powerful. 🍴 This magnificent Bordeaux pairs exquisitely with beef, venison, roasted or grilled red meats, lamb, and game. 🥂 A superb example of a mature Bordeaux, suitable for a grand dinner, a special anniversary, or a serious tasting of aged wines. It can be enjoyed now with food but still possesses significant life.

BACKGROUND

Chateau Latour is one of Bordeaux's wines and the world's most famous wine producers. It is situated in the southeast corner of the Pauillac commune on the border of Saint- Julien, in the Medoc region. Typically for the region, Cabernet Sauvignon dominates in the vineyard, accounting for around 80 percent of plantings. Merlot makes up most of the remainder, and there are also small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The grand vin is only made from the vineyard plots surrounding the chateau and shown on the 1759 plan of the domaine. Latour makes two other wines: Les Forts de Latour and Pauillac de Latour, both of which are made from younger vines.

wine serving

What is the recommended serving temperature and decanting time for this 1995 Les Forts de Latour, and what is its optimal drinking window? Given its age, are there any special opening tool recommendations?

For this 1995 Les Forts de Latour, we recommend serving it at 16-18°C (60-64°F). Decanting for 1-2 hours will allow its complex aromas and flavors to fully develop. The optimal drinking window for this vintage is generally from now until the mid-2030s. Given its age, we highly recommend using a Durand, Ah-So, or Sovy Vintage Wine Opener to safely extract the potentially fragile cork.
asian food pairing / wine style

Could you describe the style of this Les Forts de Latour and suggest some suitable Asian food pairings?

Les Forts de Latour is the esteemed second wine of Chateau Latour, a Pauillac First Growth. It shares the Grand Vin's powerful, structured, and elegant style, with dominant Cabernet Sauvignon notes of cassis, cedar, and tobacco, often showing a slightly earlier approachability. It pairs exceptionally well with rich Asian dishes like Peking duck, braised beef brisket, or char siu.
how to store at home

What are the specific condition details of this bottle's label, level, and capsule, and what are the best home storage practices?

This bottle features a very damaged label (score 0) and a mid shoulder level fill (score 0). The capsule is in perfect condition (score 10). Due to the label and level conditions, this bottle is offered at a special value. For home storage, keep the bottle horizontally in a cool (12-15°C / 54-59°F), dark place with consistent humidity (60-70%) to preserve its quality.
investment value / scores

What is the investment potential or typical scores for a wine like Les Forts de Latour?

Les Forts de Latour is highly regarded as one of the best second wines in Bordeaux, often offering a taste of Latour's pedigree at a more accessible price. While specific scores for this bottle are not provided, it consistently receives strong critical acclaim and can offer good investment value, especially for older vintages, due to its quality and association with a First Growth estate.
delivery windows

What are the estimated delivery times for this wine, considering it is shipped from Europe?

This wine is part of our Europe/Pre-order stock. We use chilled delivery to ensure optimal condition. The estimated time of arrival (ETA) to Hong Kong is within 2 weeks. For delivery to Taiwan, please allow an additional 5 business days after arrival in Hong Kong.
authenticity

How can I be assured of the authenticity and provenance of this wine?

We guarantee the authenticity of all our wines. This bottle has been sourced directly from certified EU suppliers, many of whom have been established for over 100 years, ensuring impeccable provenance and storage conditions throughout its journey to us.
invoice / certificate of origin

Are there options for corporate orders, such as invoices or certificates of origin?

Yes, for corporate orders, a Hong Kong invoice can be provided upon request. For EU pre-order SKUs like this one, an on-demand Certificate of Origin is available at an additional cost, providing full transparency on the wine's origin.

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