Les Forts de Latour 2018

A fruit bomb of a wine, the 2018 Les Forts De Latour is just about overflowing with sweet cassis and darker currant-like fruit, as well as complex notes of smoked tobacco, flowery incense, and spice. This plush, full-bodied, sexy effort has sweet tannins, a layered, opulent mouthfeel, and a great finish. This sensational effort is based on 65.6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, and just a splash of Petit Verdot, and it’s as good as most châteaux’s Grand Vin. Drink bottles any time over the coming 2+ decades. Maturity: 2024-2045. Score – 95. (jebdunnuck.com, May 20, 2024)