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Château Latour 2009

2009 was an exceptional year in Bordeaux: about as good as it gets.

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Château Latour, Pauillac, Bordeaux
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What to expect

Warm, dry, long growing season; widely described as one of the great modern vintages; released at record en primeur prices into Chinese demand. Expect a rich, complete wine that can keep improving for decades.

No year of this wine is rated higher. It shares the top mark with 5 others out of the 30 we cover.

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The year
Exceptional
Last sold at auction for
≈$827a bottle · Christie's, Oct 2025

Other vintages of this wine

One square for each year. The darker the square, the better the weather was for the grapes. Tap a year to read about it.

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ExceptionalExcellentVery goodGoodMixedDifficult

What bottles sell for

At auction, standard bottles of this vintage have sold for between ≈$827 and ≈$1,148 each, across 19 sales since June 2021.

Every sale on record47 lots, each linked to the auction house
$800$900$1,000$1,100$1,2002022202320242025GBP per 75 cl bottle · 2021-06-17 · $1,013GBP per 75 cl bottle · 2021-06-17 · $1,013GBP per 75 cl bottle · 2021-06-17 · $1,026GBP per 75 cl bottle · 2021-06-17 · $1,080GBP per 75 cl bottle · 2021-06-17 · $1,080GBP per 75 cl bottle · 2021-06-17 · $1,080GBP per 75 cl bottle · 2021-06-17 · $1,080GBP per 75 cl bottle · 2021-06-17 · $1,080GBP per 75 cl bottle · 2021-06-17 · $1,080GBP per 75 cl bottle · 2021-06-17 · $1,080GBP per 75 cl bottle · 2021-12-03 · $1,080GBP per 75 cl bottle · 2021-12-03 · $1,148GBP per 75 cl bottle · 2021-12-03 · $1,148GBP per 75 cl bottle · 2021-12-03 · $1,148GBP per 75 cl bottle · 2021-12-03 · $1,148GBP per 75 cl bottle · 2021-12-03 · $1,148GBP per 75 cl bottle · 2021-12-03 · $1,148GBP per 75 cl bottle · 2021-12-03 · $1,148GBP per 75 cl bottle · 2025-10-31 · $827USD per bottle: lot price ÷ bottles in the lotSale date19 lots of 75 cl bottles sold in USD at Christie's · prices as published by each house · ≈ converted to USD at the 9 Oct 2026 rate
Sale dateHouse and saleFormatLot pricePer bottle
Jul 2026Christie'sThe Cellar of an Obsessive Collector Part III: Online (sale 24946) · Hong Kong · lot 51 × 600 cl≈$7,964≈$7,964
Dec 2025Christie'sThe Historic Cellar of Jürgen Schwarz: Five Decades of Collecting, Day I (sale 23766) · New York · lot 816 × 150 cl$10,625$1,771
Oct 2025Christie'sFine and Rare Wines & Spirits Online: London Edition (sale 24578) · London · lot 36112 × 75 cl≈$9,922≈$827
Dec 2024Christie'sPristine Bordeaux Classics: The Directors Collection (sale 24053) · Los Angeles · lot 76 × 75 cl$4,375$729
Oct 2024Christie'sFine and Rare Wines Online: LA Edition (sale 23133) · Los Angeles · lot 153 × 75 cl$2,750$917
Oct 2024Christie'sThe Epic Cellar Part II (sale 23200) · Hong Kong · lot 2612 × 75 cl≈$9,557≈$796
Oct 2024Christie'sThe Epic Cellar Part II (sale 23200) · Hong Kong · lot 2512 × 75 cl≈$9,557≈$796
Oct 2024Christie'sThe Epic Cellar Part II (sale 23200) · Hong Kong · lot 2412 × 75 cl≈$10,353≈$863
May 2024Christie'sThe Epic Cellar (sale 23190) · Hong Kong · lot 50593 × 300 cl≈$11,150≈$3,717
May 2024Christie'sThe Epic Cellar (sale 23190) · Hong Kong · lot 505812 × 75 cl≈$10,353≈$863
May 2024Christie'sThe Epic Cellar (sale 23190) · Hong Kong · lot 505712 × 75 cl≈$10,353≈$863
May 2024Christie'sThe Epic Cellar (sale 23190) · Hong Kong · lot 505612 × 75 cl≈$10,353≈$863
May 2024Christie'sThe Epic Cellar (sale 23190) · Hong Kong · lot 505512 × 75 cl≈$10,353≈$863
May 2024Christie'sThe Epic Cellar (sale 23190) · Hong Kong · lot 505412 × 75 cl≈$11,150≈$929
May 2023Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines: Featuring Four Stunning Cellars & Library Vintages Direct From Château Léoville Poyferré (sale 22120) · Hong Kong · lot 500512 × 75 cl≈$11,150≈$929
Nov 2022Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines & Spirits (sale 21214) · Hong Kong · lot 63296 × 75 cl≈$5,575≈$929
Nov 2022Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines & Spirits (sale 21214) · Hong Kong · lot 632812 × 75 cl≈$11,150≈$929
Nov 2022Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines & Spirits (sale 21214) · Hong Kong · lot 632712 × 75 cl≈$11,150≈$929
Nov 2022Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines & Spirits (sale 21214) · Hong Kong · lot 632612 × 75 cl≈$11,150≈$929
Nov 2022Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines & Spirits (sale 21214) · Hong Kong · lot 632512 × 75 cl≈$11,150≈$929
Nov 2022Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines & Spirits (sale 21214) · Hong Kong · lot 632412 × 75 cl≈$11,150≈$929
Nov 2022Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines & Spirits (sale 21214) · Hong Kong · lot 632312 × 75 cl≈$11,150≈$929
Nov 2022Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines & Spirits (sale 21214) · Hong Kong · lot 632212 × 75 cl≈$11,150≈$929
Jun 2022Christie'sFine and Rare Wines Online: Featuring the Exceptional Collection of Danny and Donna Arnold (sale 20968) · Los Angeles · lot 3812 × 75 cl$12,500$1,042
Jun 2022Christie'sFine and Rare Wines Online: Featuring the Exceptional Collection of Danny and Donna Arnold (sale 20968) · Los Angeles · lot 3712 × 75 cl$12,500$1,042
Jun 2022Christie'sFine and Rare Wines Online: Featuring the Exceptional Collection of Danny and Donna Arnold (sale 20968) · Los Angeles · lot 3612 × 75 cl$12,500$1,042
Jun 2022Christie'sFine and Rare Wines Online: Featuring the Exceptional Collection of Danny and Donna Arnold (sale 20968) · Los Angeles · lot 3511 × 75 cl$11,250$1,023
May 2022Christie'sThe Ultimate Private Collection Featuring The Greatest Burgundies Part II (sale 21086) · Hong Kong · lot 67713 × 75 cl≈$2,708≈$903
May 2022Christie'sTHE VISIONARY'S SPECTACULAR CELLAR (sale 21212) · Hong Kong · lot 503912 × 75 cl≈$11,150≈$929
Dec 2021Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines & Spirits: Featuring Historic Vintages from Perrier-Jouët, Legendary Whisky from Le Clos and an Evening Sale of Treasures from a Rediscovered Chalk Cellar (sale 20064) · London · lot 7116 × 75 cl≈$6,482≈$1,080
Dec 2021Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines & Spirits: Featuring Historic Vintages from Perrier-Jouët, Legendary Whisky from Le Clos and an Evening Sale of Treasures from a Rediscovered Chalk Cellar (sale 20064) · London · lot 71012 × 75 cl≈$13,774≈$1,148
Dec 2021Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines & Spirits: Featuring Historic Vintages from Perrier-Jouët, Legendary Whisky from Le Clos and an Evening Sale of Treasures from a Rediscovered Chalk Cellar (sale 20064) · London · lot 70912 × 75 cl≈$13,774≈$1,148
Dec 2021Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines & Spirits: Featuring Historic Vintages from Perrier-Jouët, Legendary Whisky from Le Clos and an Evening Sale of Treasures from a Rediscovered Chalk Cellar (sale 20064) · London · lot 70812 × 75 cl≈$13,774≈$1,148
Dec 2021Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines & Spirits: Featuring Historic Vintages from Perrier-Jouët, Legendary Whisky from Le Clos and an Evening Sale of Treasures from a Rediscovered Chalk Cellar (sale 20064) · London · lot 70712 × 75 cl≈$13,774≈$1,148
Dec 2021Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines & Spirits: Featuring Historic Vintages from Perrier-Jouët, Legendary Whisky from Le Clos and an Evening Sale of Treasures from a Rediscovered Chalk Cellar (sale 20064) · London · lot 70612 × 75 cl≈$13,774≈$1,148
Dec 2021Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines & Spirits: Featuring Historic Vintages from Perrier-Jouët, Legendary Whisky from Le Clos and an Evening Sale of Treasures from a Rediscovered Chalk Cellar (sale 20064) · London · lot 70512 × 75 cl≈$13,774≈$1,148
Dec 2021Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines & Spirits: Featuring Historic Vintages from Perrier-Jouët, Legendary Whisky from Le Clos and an Evening Sale of Treasures from a Rediscovered Chalk Cellar (sale 20064) · London · lot 70412 × 75 cl≈$13,774≈$1,148
Jun 2021Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines and Spirits Featuring Two Superb Cellars, and Highlights from the Collection of The Earl of Snowdon (sale 20062) · London · lot 50912 × 75 cl≈$12,964≈$1,080
Jun 2021Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines and Spirits Featuring Two Superb Cellars, and Highlights from the Collection of The Earl of Snowdon (sale 20062) · London · lot 50812 × 75 cl≈$12,964≈$1,080
Jun 2021Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines and Spirits Featuring Two Superb Cellars, and Highlights from the Collection of The Earl of Snowdon (sale 20062) · London · lot 50712 × 75 cl≈$12,964≈$1,080
Jun 2021Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines and Spirits Featuring Two Superb Cellars, and Highlights from the Collection of The Earl of Snowdon (sale 20062) · London · lot 50612 × 75 cl≈$12,964≈$1,080
Jun 2021Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines and Spirits Featuring Two Superb Cellars, and Highlights from the Collection of The Earl of Snowdon (sale 20062) · London · lot 50512 × 75 cl≈$12,964≈$1,080
Jun 2021Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines and Spirits Featuring Two Superb Cellars, and Highlights from the Collection of The Earl of Snowdon (sale 20062) · London · lot 50412 × 75 cl≈$12,964≈$1,080
Jun 2021Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines and Spirits Featuring Two Superb Cellars, and Highlights from the Collection of The Earl of Snowdon (sale 20062) · London · lot 50312 × 75 cl≈$12,964≈$1,080
Jun 2021Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines and Spirits Featuring Two Superb Cellars, and Highlights from the Collection of The Earl of Snowdon (sale 20062) · London · lot 486 × 75 cl≈$6,158≈$1,026
Jun 2021Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines and Spirits Featuring Two Superb Cellars, and Highlights from the Collection of The Earl of Snowdon (sale 20062) · London · lot 4712 × 75 cl≈$12,153≈$1,013
Jun 2021Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines and Spirits Featuring Two Superb Cellars, and Highlights from the Collection of The Earl of Snowdon (sale 20062) · London · lot 4612 × 75 cl≈$12,153≈$1,013
 Prices are in the currency of each sale. Christie’s and Sotheby’s include the buyer’s fee; Hart Davis Hart shows the price before it.

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What does this wine cost to make?Our estimate: $28–$95 a bottle

We estimate it costs about $28 to $95 to make one bottle of a wine like this. The price in the shop is far higher because the land is scarce, the name is famous, and many hands take a share on the way to you.

Low estimateImputed land cost: $11.34Vineyard operations: $3.31Oak barrels: $0.56Winemaking labour and cellar work: $2.50Cellar aging: $1.20Bottle, closure, label, case and bottling: $4.90Winery overhead: $3.00Financing over the aging period: $1.61$28 per bottleHigh estimateImputed land cost: $43.88Vineyard operations: $10.24Oak barrels: $1.61Winemaking labour and cellar work: $5.00Cellar aging: $2.96Bottle, closure, label, case and bottling: $13.40Winery overhead: $7.00Financing over the aging period: $10.89$95 per bottleImputed land costVineyard operationsOak barrelsWinemaking labour and cellar workCellar agingBottle, closure, label, case and bottlingWinery overheadFinancing over the aging periodUS$ per 75 cl bottle at the winery, before any margin, tax or transport · Corkonomics cost model

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