Chateau Latour CArnet 2015 Re-visited(4th Growth)

I recently re-tasted CHATEAU LA TOUR CARNET 2015, which continues to impress. This deep ruby wine offers a delightful bouquet of fresh blueberries, cherries, and plums after being in the bottle for an hour. The palate is a harmonious blend of fresh and robust flavours, with a strong expression of Cabernet fruit on a well-structured base. The ample and fine tannins, Merlot fruit's generosity, and the length driven by excellent acidity contribute to its depth. The finish, with its impressive size, offers a delightful mix of liquorice, coffee cream, oak, and vanilla. This wine is a product and an experience built to last and improve over time.

The Tasting Team highly rates CHATEAU LA TOUR CARNET 2015, with ratings of JS93, NM 91-93, and DECANTER 90. This vintage is reasonably priced and benefits from a dynamic international distribution. It surpasses the 2014, 2013, 2012, and 2011 vintages, and the stock available in Bordeaux is notably limited. However, despite these unique selling points, the 2015 vintage is not fetching a decent price according to supply and demand principles, as with its other wines.

Unfortunately, this Magrez-4th Growth-Left Bank wine is undervalued in the Hong Kong market due to aggressive importing and price slashing, leading to oversaturation and an undervalued market. This situation is disappointing for a wine of this calibre due to the current market conditions.

Despite the challenges, it's important to remember that it's not the end of the world. Prioritizing consumer choice in the market is always valuable. While we may be small wine companies, we should strive for excellence, even in challenging market conditions.