History and Terroir

The history of Château Latour stretches back to the 14th century when the original tower was built as a fortress to guard the Gironde estuary during the Hundred Years War. The Château’s story with wine began when the De Ségur family acquired various properties in the Médoc: Château Lafite during the 16th century and plots from Mouton and Calon during the 17th century acquired by Nicolas-Alexandre De Ségur, who was dubbed the “Prince of the Vines” by the King of France, Louis XV. Château Latour witnessed its golden era in the 18th century with its wines of distinction owing to their quality and price.