Château Latour Castle

Address: Château Latour, Pauillac, Médoc, Nouvelle‑Aquitaine, France

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

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 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.

• 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.