Château Latour 1978 Pauillac, 1er Cru ClasséBanded prior to inspection, in original tissues, April 2011 Chateau release, purchased from 'Rarities from the Cellar of Chateau Latour' at Christie's Hong Kong on 27 May 2011Excellent, thick colour. Nose of raisins and pepper, turning to pure dark black truffles and the smell of them when they are 'sous la cendre'. Thick, almost 'salty' coffee, dense taste. An extraordinary wine of real intensity and total concentrated dimension. A very 'Medocain' giant with very complex tannins. Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 9012 bts (owc)Estimates are per lot