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Chateau Latour
Chateau Latour is a First Growth winery that is located in the Pauillac commune in the Médoc region. The name comes from the fortress tower that used to stand there. Although that tower was destroyed by the French Army, a new circular one was built using the original edifice. Its origins date back to at least the 14th century, although the vineyards were not properly established until the 17th century. The estate was once under English ownership, those owners being the Pearson Group, owners of the Financial Times, and Harvey's of Bristol. Latour was bought by François Pinault in 1993, a French billionaire, who later owned Yves St. Laurent, Gucci and Christie's Auction House. Pinault has delegated the day to day running of the estate to President Frédéric Engerer, under whom a recent investment project has undisputedly seen Latour reach the pinnacle of Bordeaux wine. Chateau Latour has a vineyard which extends for 78 hectares, including a special 47 hectare section named l'Enclos, which is exclusively for the "Grand Vin". The vines are made up of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, and 2% of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.
Bordeaux 2012
The Bordeaux 2012 En Primeur campaign has started early this year! For more information please click here
The full offer will be available the week of 22nd April
Burgundy 2011
Our Burgundy 2011 En Primeur Campaign is now running. Please follow the link to view the offer click here
Rhône 2011
Our Rhône 2011 En Primeur Campaign is now running. Please follow the link to view the offer click here
Bordeaux 2011
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En Primeur
Bancroft Wines has strong, direct relationships with the most long-established négociants in Bordeaux as well as with many of the most respected estates and growers in Burgundy and the Rhone placing us in an ideal position to secure allocations of many of the world's most desirable wines before they are on the open market.
Buying en primeur involves buying wines before they have been released - before they are even bottled in most cases - and taking delivery up to two years later when the wines are collected from the Chateaux.
Reasons that people invest in en primeur with Bancroft Wines are:
1. It is an opportunity to buy up wines at their first release price to maximise investment potential.
2. It is often the only time some of the rarest wines will appear on the market.
3. Bancroft Wines only include wines that we consider will be almost impossible to track down in future years without paying a premium price.
4. It is the best way to ensure that your purchases have perfect provenance and will be stored correctly from its release until the day you drink it.
Our Fine Wine team has extensive experience of these wines and travels to each region annually to taste the wines before offering them. We are always happy to advise you on the wines that will best suit your buying plans and can create cellars for you on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.
Please contact the team should you wish to hear more about purchasing en primeur.
Contact The Fine Wine Team
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7232 5440
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7232 5451
Email: The Fine Wine Team