Château Latour

Castle Historic Bordeaux château and First Growth wine producer

First Growth Bordeaux estate in the Médoc producing Château Latour; wine tourists seek vineyard tours, cellar inspections and tastings, usually arranged by prior appointment.

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Château Latour is a premier Bordeaux wine estate in the Pauillac commune, best known as one of the five First Growths designated in the 1855 classification. The estate takes its name from a medieval tower that remains a distinctive feature of the property.

The domaine comprises the château buildings, cellars and extensive vineyards that produce the estate’s flagship Grand Vin and other wines; vineyard holdings cover roughly 78 hectares. Wine production and maturation take place in purpose-built cellars and barrel ageing facilities on site.

The estate’s recorded prominence dates from the commercial and classification history of Bordeaux in the 19th century, culminating in the 1855 classification where it was ranked as a top growth. Château Latour has continued as a high-profile producer with successive investments in viticulture and cellar technology.

Located in the Pauillac appellation on the Médoc peninsula in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, the property sits on the left bank of the Gironde estuary within the broader Bordeaux wine region, northwest of the city of Bordeaux.

  • 1855 classification: Classified as a Premier Cru (First Growth) in the Bordeaux 1855 Classification, making it one of the region's most prestigious estates.
  • Visiting and location: Visits and tastings are by appointment only and the property lies within the Pauillac appellation on the Médoc's left bank.

What to See #

  • Medieval tower: A medieval stone tower that gives the estate its name and remains a visible architectural element on the property and in views from the Gironde estuary.
  • Vineyards: Extensive vineyard holdings in the Pauillac commune that form the core of the estate's production, spanning roughly 78 hectares of classified Bordeaux vines.
Château Latour
Château Latour, Pauillac, Médoc, Nouvelle‑Aquitaine, France
45.1767, -0.7450

How to Get to Château Latour #

Château Latour is in the Pauillac commune in the Médoc, northwest of Bordeaux. Drive via the A10 and D2, or take a regional train to Pauillac and a local taxi to the estate. Appointments are recommended for cellar visits.

Tips for Visiting Château Latour #

  • Book a hard‑to‑reach winery tasting in advance - Château Latour's top wines are allocated and often only available through the château's mailing list or specific merchants.
  • Visit surrounding Pauillac châteaux by bicycle if weather permits; the roadways are quiet outside harvest season.
  • Be aware that Château Latour is a working classified growth estate and access to the core vineyard and cellars is often restricted to trade, members and pre‑arranged appointments.

Best Time to Visit Château Latour #

Late spring and early autumn are most evocative for vineyard visits; château access usually requires prior arrangement.

Spring
April-June · 10-20°C (50-68°F)
Vine growth begins and the Médoc lanes come alive; fewer tourist crowds.
Autumn (harvest)
September-October · 10-20°C (50-68°F)
The harvest season is atmospheric but busy; access to estate events is limited and often by invitation.
Winter
November-February · 2-10°C (36-50°F)
Quiet vineyard views and a chance to visit châteaux interiors by appointment.

Weather & Climate near Château Latour #

Climate

Château Latour's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (912 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 34 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
-11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
13.4h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.7h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.4h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

84 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 26°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.1h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

84 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 26°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
13.9h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (106 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

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