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Château Latour

Among Bordeaux’s greatest estates, Latour has long been regarded as the most structurally uncompromising. If Lafite embodies aristocratic restraint and Mouton Rothschild theatrical flair, Latour represents the sheer power of Pauillac. Today, following François Pinault's 1993 acquisition, Latour’s “iron fist in a velvet glove” identity is guided by a partnership between President Frédéric Engerer and Estate Manager Hélène Genin. Over the past two decades, Latour has embraced organic farming, parcel-level precision, and an unconventional commercial model that has challenged Bordeaux traditions — changes that have reinforced Latour's enduring position.

The Enduring Tower

At the heart of Château Latour lies L’Enclos, a 47-hectare vineyard that encircles the château and is reserved exclusively for the Grand Vin. Situated at the southern end of Pauillac, bordered by Château Léoville Las Cases in Saint-Julien, Latour’s L’Enclos is on  Terrace 4. The Médoc terrace sequence runs from lower, older gravels near the...

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Winery Information

Region: , ,

Address: Château Latour, Saint-Lambert, 33250 Pauillac, France

Open for Tastings: For Professionals Only

Major Grapes: ,

Vineyard Size: 116 acres

Own Winery: Yes

DTC Mailing List: No

Vineyard Sustainability: Organic

Year Established: 1331

Owner: Artémis Domaines (François Pinault)

Winemaker: Hélène Genin

Website: https://www.chateau-latour.com

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Published: February 2026