Les Forts de Chateau Latour 2003

James Suckling: Riper than 2000 with sultanas and plums. It’s full with ripe tannins and a juicy finish. Be patient. 93/100 (2012)

Robert Parker: The 2003 Les Forts de la Tour possesses a dense ruby/plum/purple color in addition to notions of cold steel, lead pencil shavings, and creme de cassis. Full-bodied, opulent, heady, rich, and lush, it can be drunk now or cellared for 15+ years. What can one say about proprietor Francois Pinault and his manager, Frederic Engerer? A strong argument can be made that in 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004, Latour produced the wine of the vintage, although it has plenty of competition in the Northern Medoc in 2003. Moreover, the bargains are the estate's least expensive cuvee, Pauillac, followed by Les Forts de Latour, Latour's second wine which continues to increase in quality. 92/100

Lobenberg: Dunkles Rubinrot. Die Nase wird von reifer, roter Frucht dominiert, üppig, rund und weich. Im Mund recht lebendige Säure, sehr balanciert und ausgewogen, schön reif aber ohne Überreife. Nicht so wuchtig und üppig wie erwartet, eher ein Finessewein.

Jancis Robinson: Bricky garnet. Strong leafy/cedary aroma. Lifted freshness. On the herbaceous side but dry in a refined way. Elegant in a herbaceous but not green style. Lithe and fresh. 16,5/20 (2013)