Château Latour 1949 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classéu. 1bn, pale but bright in color, original tissues removed, 2008 Chateau release, purchased from 'Finest and Rarest Wines Including Historic Vintages From The Cellars of Chateau Latour' at Christie's Hong Kong on 29 November 2008In 2012, a deep, mature colour. A bouquet of pure perfumed bliss, indicating the beauty and elegance of the year. The palate is pretty good too, less powerful than it was (naturally) but still classically Latour and multi-dimensional. Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 982 bts (owc)Estimates are per lot