2006 Chateau Latour Grand Vin Pauillac from this lot has the following scores - James Suckling 96 points, Wine Enthusiast 96 points, Jeb Dunnuck 96 points, The Wine Advocate 95 points, Wine Spectator 95 points, Wine & Spirits Magazine 95 points, Decanter 95 points, Vinous 94 points, CellarTracker 94 points, John Kapon Vintage Tastings 94 points, John Kapon - Vintage Tastings 94 points. This is the tasting note for 2006 Chateau Latour Grand Vin Pauillac from Robert Parker - Not an outstanding vintage overall for Bordeaux, 2006 had the potential to be very good. Things got off to a pretty impressive start in Pauillac this year, and then it all went a bit pear-shaped toward the end with a cool, rainy August and late September. Vineyard diligence and a take-no-prisoners attitude on the sorting table were the keys to relative success here. While it is clear Latour had their work cut out for them with this 2006 release, they managed to produce an incredibly impressive grand vin, which is drinking beautifully now yet should cellar gracefully over the next 20+ years. The 2006 Latour was just released this year and is composed of 91.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7.5% Merlot, 0.5% Cabernet Franc and 0.5% Petit Verdot. It has a medium to deep garnet-purple color and lovely open nose with florals and red fruit aromas. The palate is medium-bodied, elegant and minerally with a compelling iron ore character and great length. 10,000 cases were produced (representing 38% of production)..