{"title":"Château Latour à Pomerol","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/latour_a_pomerol_image_03_490x735_6506c4f8-917f-4ac5-8901-29e39be0d2f6.jpg?v=1784977282\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLatour à Pomerol, which draws its name from the tower that adorns this charming château, was acquired by Mme Loubat, who also owned Château Petrus, in 1917. Etablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix has farmed the vineyard from 1962 to 2023, before acquiring full ownership in 2024.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe vineyard is characterized by the diversity of its soils, which brings complexity and harmony to the wine: gravel and clay for a marvelous parcel next to the church of Pomerol, and loam surrounding the château.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe vineyard receives the exact same meticulous care applied to all J.P. Moueix properties: leaf-thinning and green-harvesting to ensure optimal grape maturity, followed by a selective manual harvest. The wine is fermented in traditional concrete vats before being aged in French oak barrels.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChâteau Latour à Pomerol is renowned for producing generous, concentrated wines that strike a perfect balance between elegance and power.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrape Varietals: 100% Merlot (Note: 90% Merlot \/ 10% Cabernet Franc for vintages prior to 2020)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoil Type: Deep gravel and clay (2\/3), clay and loam (1\/3)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e(Moueix home page)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Château Latour à Pomerol\" href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/chateau-latour-a-pomerol\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/christian_edouard_01_490x735_367f9fb6-7f4f-42a2-a489-f16bc4fb7418.jpg?v=1784805892\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJean-Pierre Moueix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eÉtablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix (JPM) is a prominent Bordeaux négociant house founded by Jean-Pierre Moueix in 1937 and situated in Libourne. Jean-Pierre Moueix retired in 1978 and passed away in 2003. In 1991, his son Christian Moueix became president of JPM. Today, leadership seamlessly bridges the second and third generations, as Christian's son, Edouard Moueix, joined the firm in 2003 and now serves as Managing Director.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJPM is highly respected among wine professionals as a Right Bank specialist. Top châteaux, such as Château Lafleur and Château Gazin, are distributed either exclusively or predominantly by JPM. In addition, JPM owns and produces several iconic properties, including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsakenature.com\/collections\/chateau-trotanoy\" title=\"Château Trotanoy Pomerol Jean-Pierre Moueix\"\u003eChâteau Trotanoy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsakenature.com\/collections\/chateau-la-fleur-petrus\" title=\"Château La Fleur-Pétrus Pomerol Jean-Pierre Moueix\"\u003eChâteau La Fleur-Pétrus\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsakenature.com\/collections\/chateau-hosanna\" title=\"Château Hosanna Pomerol Jean-Pierre Moueix\"\u003eChâteau Hosanna\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsakenature.com\/collections\/chateau-latour-a-pomerol\" title=\"Château Latour à Pomerol Jean-Pierre Moueix\"\u003eChâteau Latour à Pomerol\u003c\/a\u003e, and Château Lagrange à Pomerol. Under Edouard's direction, the family has significantly expanded its Saint-Émilion footprint, acquiring \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsakenature.com\/collections\/chateau-belair-monange\" title=\"Château Bélair-Monange Saint-Émilion Jean-Pierre Moueix\"\u003eChâteau Bélair-Monange (1er Grand Cru Classé)\u003c\/a\u003e in 2008 and Clos La Madeleine in 2017. In June 2023, they unveiled a monumental new cellar at Bélair-Monange designed by the world-renowned architects Herzog \u0026amp; de Meuron.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTheir older vintages hold a premium value because JPM stores all its inventory in perfect conditions within its Libourne cellars. These library wines are released strategically after several years—and sometimes even decades. Consequently, securing a direct allocation from JPM is widely considered the best way to purchase aged Right Bank wines. While traditionally rooted in Bordeaux, the company has also expanded its luxury merchant portfolio internationally, securing high-profile global distribution partnerships like Australia's cult icon Giaconda Chardonnay.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChâteau Pétrus was managed by Christian Moueix starting in 1970, but in 2008, he announced his intention to step back from its daily operations, limiting his role to that of a consultant.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChristian Moueix also owns vineyards in Napa Valley, California, most notably \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsakenature.com\/collections\/dominus-estate\" title=\"Dominus Napa Valley Christian Moueix\"\u003eDominus Estate\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsakenature.com\/collections\/ulysses-vineyard\" title=\"Ulysses Vineyard Napa Valley Christian Moueix\"\u003eUlysses Vineyard\u003c\/a\u003e, both globally recognized among California’s finest cult estates.\u003c\/h3\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"b439-ch-latour-a-pomerol-pomerol-2022-1500ml","title":"[B439] CH.LATOUR A POMEROL 2022 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Latour à Pomerol, which draws its name from the tower that adorns this charming château, was acquired in 1917 by Mme Loubat—who also famously owned Château Pétrus. Etablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix has farmed the vineyard since 1962. The vineyard is characterized by the diversity of its soils, which brings complexity and harmony to the wine: gravel and clay for a marvelous parcel next to the church of Pomerol, and loam surrounding the château. Leaf-thinning and green-harvesting to ensure optimal grape maturity, followed by a selective manual harvest. The wine is fermented in traditional concrete vats before being aged in French oak barrels. Grape Varietals: 100% Merlot (Moueix home page)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinetsake.wordpress.com\/category\/wine\/chateau-latour-a-pomerol\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Château Latour à Pomerol\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;Read more stories at the News Archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Latour à Pomerol wafts from the glass with aromas of sweet cherries, red berries, licorice and sweet spices. Medium to full-bodied, rich and velvety, with a sweet core of fruit, polished tannins and a ripe but lively profile, this is a fine effort. \u003cstrong\u003eRP91-94\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAromas of sweet cherries, baked plums, licorice and cigar wrapper introduce the 2022 Latour à Pomerol, a medium to full-bodied, rich and creamy wine that's ripe and supple, with soft tannins that assert themselves on the finish. \u003cstrong\u003eRP93\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/latour_a_pomerol_image_03_490x735_6506c4f8-917f-4ac5-8901-29e39be0d2f6.jpg?v=1784977235\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49502507073764,"sku":"F06310163AAK2022","price":1280.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/latour_a_pomerol_2022_mg_01_1200x1200_6a92f701-4a67-41dd-887c-a30a54f39eec.jpg?v=1789551034"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/collections\/latour_a_pomerol_image_03_490x735_6506c4f8-917f-4ac5-8901-29e39be0d2f6.jpg?v=1784977488","url":"https:\/\/vinetsakenature.com\/collections\/bordeaux-chateau-latour-a-pomerol.oembed","provider":"Vin et Saké Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}