Louis Latour : Beaune 1er cru "Perrières" 2019

Character and tasting tips for Beaune 1er Cru "Perrières" 2019 from Louis Latour

Tasting

Color
Ruby color.

Nose
The bouquet is intensely fruity (cherries).

Palate
The palate combines toasted, fruity (cherry), and cocoa notes, leading to a lively, elegant finish.

Food and wine pairing

This Beaune 1er Cru "Perrières" pairs perfectly with beef bourguignon, duck breast, or woodcock. It also goes very well with soft cheeses such as Camembert.

A lively and beautifully complex Beaune Premier Cru

The estate

Founded in 1797, the Louis Latour estate is the largest Grand Cru holding in the Côte d'Or in Burgundy, with iconic plots in Aloxe-Corton, notably Corton-Charlemagne. This independent family house for over two centuries stands out for its integrated cooperage, a legacy dating back to the 18th century.

The vineyard

The "Perrières" climat lies in the northern part of the Beaune appellation, on a 1.32-hectare east-facing hillside. This terroir is characterized by shallow, very poor clay-limestone soils on a steep slope near former limestone quarry faces.

Winemaking and aging

Vinification is carried out traditionally in open vats with full malolactic fermentation. Aging takes place for 10 to 12 months in French oak barrels from the Louis Latour cooperage, with 35% new oak and medium toast, allowing the wine to develop its structure and aromatic complexity.

Grape variety

This wine is made exclusively from Pinot Noir.