The Château Latour vineyard is situated in the heart of the Médoc wine-growing region, where the legendary reputation of Bordeaux wines was forged. This unique estate is a prestigious asset with an international reputation. Acquired by the Artémis Group in 1993, Château Latour has enjoyed constant growth and further strengthened its reputation. Through its stringent and professional management, this vineyard, which spans nearly 79 hectares, produces year after year wines of exceptional quality, much sought-after by connoisseurs around the world. The investment in Château Latour is a perfect illustration of the Artémis Group’s strategy aimed at commitment to leading companies with an unrivalled market share in their sector.
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Situated in the famous Pauillac wine-growing region, the Château Latour’ vineyard has a special geographic location. The heart of the estate, called l’Enclos, looks over the Gironde estuary, and it is this river which has created the complex geological conditions over the centuries and which helps sustain the mild climate every day. As a result, the soil on the 74 hectares of the property used for production is exceptional and allows the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes which dominate the land to reach their full potential.
Château Latour’s history as a wine grower really started in the early 18th century, and this unique estate has been rated a Premier Cru since 1855. Since then it has continued to improve its reputation for excellence.
Today, the Artémis group, which has owned Château Latour since 1993, gives its full support to the men and women working on the estate in their constant search for excellence in order to continue to produce one of the leading red wines in the world.
In 2008, Château Latour continued its policy of purchasing small, preselected plots of land as well as its work on renewing vines and preparing the ground for future planting.
Once again, the 2008 vintage revealed the richness and subtlety of an exceptional wine despite the unfavourable weather conditions. The excellence of the know-how combined with the unique quality of the vineyards helped produce this wine, which is harsh, elegant and voluptuous at the same time.
In 2008 and in the interests of the environment, Château Latour endeavoured to develop alternative techniques in order to preserve and strengthen the quality of its plants and land. The initial successes in 2008 will therefore be renewed in 2009 with, in particular, the continuation of organic cultivation methods on 5 parcels.
The Domaine d’Eugénie, acquired by Artémis Group in 2006 and situated in Burgundy at Vosne-Romanée, experienced its first complete technical and commercial year in 2008 with the arrival on the market of the 2006 vintage. The Clos Frantin, a new parcel was acquired in 2008. Work is undertaken to build new capacity of production.
President: Frédéric Engerer
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