By: AJ McClellan
The 1961 Latour a Pomerol was one of the better bottles I have ever had in my life! The nose opens with oceans of black currants with a crust of dried anise, crushed graphite, bramble, and dried violets. The palate is still quite alive with black fruits and amazing freshness. After about a hour in the glass the wine starts to show leather, damp soil, and mushrooms. The finish is of spice box and cigar wrappers. The wine continues to evolve in the glass bringing out black truffles, raspberry Grenache, and coffee grounds. The tannins are still present but in the way a loving father is present to make sure you don’t fall once you get your raining wheels off… Long lasting acidity carries the wine for a minute plus.