2001 Chateau Latour Grand Vin Pauillac from this lot has the following scores - Vinous 97 points, Decanter 97 points, Jeb Dunnuck 96 points, The Wine Front 96 points, The Wine Independent 96 points, The Wine Advocate 95 points, Wine Spectator 95 points, Jean-Marc Quarin 95 points. This is the tasting note for 2001 Chateau Latour Grand Vin Pauillac from Robert Parker - A brilliant offering, which should be drinkable much earlier than the blockbuster 2000, the 2001 Latour boasts an inky/ruby/purple color to the rim as well as a glorious bouquet of black currants, crushed stones, vanilla, and hints of truffles and oak. A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and the balance primarily Merlot with a touch of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it reveals a sweetness on the palate that is atypical for such a young Latour. The beautiful integration of tannin, acidity, and wood is stunning. The wine flows across the palate with fabulous texture, purity, and presence. This luscious, full-bodied Latour was surprisingly open-knit on the three occasions I tasted it from bottle. However, do not mistake its aging ability as this 2001, despite its precociousness, will last 20-25 years. .