Still pale straw in color, the 2013 is a surprising success in a difficult year. The richness that comes with maturity is starting to emerge and is nicely balanced by freshness and spice. Long and graceful, this still youthful wine is lovely to drink now. Even the next day, it showed its elegance and freshness. Latour’s success in this tough year is likely due, in part, to a severe selection: they bottled only 40% of their production.