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1920
A great start to one of the best-ever decades in the history of Bordeaux. But it nearly didn't happen, as rot-inducing weather during an exceptionally cold July and August caused problems and a reduction of crop. Saved by a sunny September. Small production; high quality. MB, Vintage Wine
Château Latour--Vintage 1920
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Parcel: lots 45-46
Amusingly, Harry Waugh, a year earlier (1966) said that it 'surpasses Lafite', and Eduard Cruse proclaimed it the best of all first growths' My own first note was made in 1970; 'soft velvety with Mouton-like Cabernet scent; opulent wine at its peak'. Two more excellent notes in the mid-1970s but only one since then, a superb 6-stars bottle at Kerry Payne's tasting: very sweet, marvellous depth, length and aftertaste. Alas, not tasted since June 1981 ***** MB,Vintage Wine
1 bottle per lot
A great start to one of the best-ever decades in the history of Bordeaux. But it nearly didn't happen, as rot-inducing weather during an exceptionally cold July and August caused problems and a reduction of crop. Saved by a sunny September. Small production; high quality. MB, Vintage Wine
Château Latour--Vintage 1920
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Parcel: lots 45-46
Amusingly, Harry Waugh, a year earlier (1966) said that it 'surpasses Lafite', and Eduard Cruse proclaimed it the best of all first growths' My own first note was made in 1970; 'soft velvety with Mouton-like Cabernet scent; opulent wine at its peak'. Two more excellent notes in the mid-1970s but only one since then, a superb 6-stars bottle at Kerry Payne's tasting: very sweet, marvellous depth, length and aftertaste. Alas, not tasted since June 1981 ***** MB,Vintage Wine
1 bottle per lot
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