WEATHER
CONDITIONS
The weather conditions in 2016 were extreme, with the first half of year the wettest for 20 years. Mild and wet, 353mm of rain fell in January and February alone. However, a cool Spring helped contain vegetative growth and the vines budded at the end of March. Fine and warm weather early May speeded up the grapes’ development providing a good and uniform fruit set, though stormy conditions later on increased disease pressure. From 6th June onwards, continuous rain, high humidity and wind rendered work in the vineyard very complicated. The second half of the year was very hot and the driest for 16 years. Only 5.5mm of rain fell in July and temperatures were well ab
WINE
STYLE
A backbone of focused, taut tannins and a long-lasting, bright finish.
Vintage available only for Les Forts de Latour and Pauillac de Château Latour.
