Recycling Latour series

Château Latour is one of the First Growths in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, renowned among the Left Bank's "Big Five" for its "most robust structure and longest aging potential." Starting in 2012, Latour withdrew from the En Primeur system, opting instead to "store wines at the château until they reach their optimal drinking window before release." New vintages typically enter the market after aging for 10 years. Hong Kong Mercantile collects the Grand Vin, the second wine Les Forts de Latour, and the third wine Pauillac de Château Latour.

Curious about the value of your collection? WhatsApp 94530784 to send photos and receive a preliminary estimate within 15 minutes. On-site inspection allows for immediate cash settlement.

Latour Popular Vintages Market Price (HKD Reference)

Vintage Robert Parker Rating Recent 750ml Second-hand Price
1961 100 RP HK$ 80,000 – 130,000
1982 100 RP HK$ 50,000 – 75,000
1990 / 1996 100 / 100 HK$ 28,000 – 45,000
2000 / 2003 100 / 100 HK$ 26,000 – 42,000
2005 / 2009 / 2010 96-100 HK$ 20,000 – 32,000
2016 / 2018 98-100 HK$ 14,000 – 22,000
Les Forts de Latour (Recent 5 Years) — HK$ 3,500 – 5,500
Pauillac de Château Latour (Third Wine) — HK$ 1,200 – 2,000

Latour Valuation Key Points

  1. Post-En Primeur Strategy: Since 2012, Latour releases wines only when they reach their optimal drinking window. The recently launched 2015 and 2016 vintages have been stored in the château's original cellars, often resulting in perfectly preserved labels, corks, and original wooden cases, leading to better valuations.
  2. Ullage: Into Neck (IN) or High Shoulder (HS) is ideal; Latour is known for its long aging potential, so even older vintages with ullage still above mid-shoulder have market value.
  3. OWC Original Wooden Case / Château Wax Seal: Original cases with the château's branding and vintage stamp on the base fetch a premium of 8-12% if complete.
  4. 1961 / 1982 / 2000 Auction Grade: These three vintages have consistently set new international auction records. It is advisable to conduct on-site inspections and cross-reference with contemporaneous Liv-ex / Bonhams auction results.

About Hong Kong Mercantile

We purchase single bottles or full cases of grand vintages of Latour, and we have a network of collectors connected to auction houses in Hong Kong, Singapore, and the UK. For more company background, business address, and physical store information, please see About Us.

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Common FAQs

What are the characteristics of Latour wine for collection?

Latour is known for its powerful structure and exceptional aging potential. When young, it has heavy tannins, but after aging, it develops refined and elegant flavors. Good vintages of Latour can be stored for over half a century.

Did Latour's withdrawal from the Bordeaux En Primeur system affect its resale value?

After withdrawing in 2012, Latour decided to control its release dates, making certain vintages scarcer in the market, which in turn drove up secondary market prices.

Does Latour's second wine, Les Forts de Latour, have resale value?

Yes. Les Forts de Latour has always been of excellent quality and is considered a benchmark among second wines. Good vintages like 2009 and 2010 have shown good resale performance.

What should I do if I want to sell Latour wine?

WhatsApp 94530784 with a photo of the wine label and vintage, and we will provide a quote on the same day. Selling a full case with original wooden boxes is even more popular.

Will the payment be credited on the same day?

Yes. Payment is made immediately after face-to-face confirmation. FPS or bank transfers will be credited on the same day, and cash can also be exchanged on the spot.

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