Louis Latour : Bâtard-Montrachet Grand cru "Clos Poirier" 2021

A bold and intense Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru wine by Louis Latour

The estate

The largest wine estate in Burgundy, the Domaine Louis Latour boasts a winemaking history of over 200 years. Spread across the finest plots in Premiers and Grands Crus from the Côte de Beaune to the Côte de Nuits, the estate's 50-hectare vineyard produces a range of wines from 130 appellations, each authentically and elegantly expressing the characteristics of their original terroir.

A renowned Burgundian estate, Louis Latour has been actively committed to environmentally conscious and respectful viticulture since 1996.

The vineyard

This 2021 Grand Cru is a Bâtard-Montrachet wine from a vineyard where the vines, averaging 5 years old, grow on clay-limestone soils. Located just below Montrachet, the "Clos Poirier" is a 0.85-hectare plot oriented north-south, with Louis Latour owning 0.43 hectares.

The vintage

The year began with a cool and wet winter followed by a particularly warm spring at the end of March and beginning of April, promoting early bud break. From April 5th to 8th, a cold snap reaching -8°C heavily impacted the vineyard. While weather conditions from June to early August increased sanitary pressure, flowering was uniform. The end of August, milder and drier, ensured optimal ripeness for the berries saved from frost.

Vinification and aging

Traditional fermentation in new oak barrels from the estate's cooperage (100% new). Complete malolactic fermentation followed by 10 to 12 months of aging in new oak barrels.

Grape variety

Chardonnay (100%)

Characteristics and tasting advice for the 2021 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru "Clos Poirier" by Louis Latour

Tasting

Appearance
The wine has a beautiful pale yellow color.

Nose
Floral, the nose exudes aromas of acacia, toasted almonds, and honey.

Palate
Full-bodied and round, the palate charms with its savory notes of fresh almond. As the tasting progresses, it reveals a lovely structure and a brioche-like finish.

Cellaring

This wine can be cellared until around 2036 to fully express its aromatic nuances.

Serving

To fully enjoy the aromas of this Bâtard-Montrachet wine, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 12 and 14°C.

Food and wine pairings

This white Burgundy wine pairs ideally with seared scallops or fish (saffron monkfish).