Château Latour 1er cru classé, Pauillac

If Bordeaux has an absolute, it is Latour. The most structured, age-worthy and consistently exceptional of the First Growths, it produces, in great vintages, wine that is simply among the finest made anywhere on earth. The decision to withdraw from the en primeur system in 2012 — releasing wines only when deemed ready — reflects a confidence in the product that is entirely justified. Latour does not need futures markets. It needs only patience, and then it delivers experiences that are beyond price.