Louis Latour : Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru "La Grande Montagne" 2022

Characteristics and tasting advice for Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru "La Grande Montagne" 2022 de Louis Latour

Tasting

Color
The color displays a bright pale yellow that reveals all the purity of this premier cru.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet expresses itself with finesse, revealing notes of yellow peach and vanilla, enhanced by floral and almond touches that lend an elegant dimension to the whole.

Palate
The attack reveals generous breadth and remarkable freshness. The palate develops on aromas of mango and roasted hazelnut, enriched by nuances of marzipan. The mineral finish provides a perfect balance between richness and acidity.

Food and wine pairings

This premier cru pairs perfectly with crustaceans, delicate fish, seafood and goat cheeses.

Serving and ageing

This wine is best enjoyed at a temperature between 12 and 14 °C. It can be cellared until around 2029.

A white premier cru of Chassagne-Montrachet with generous aromas and characteristic minerality

The estate

Founded in 1797 by Jean Latour in Aloxe-Corton, Maison Louis Latour draws its origins from a lineage of Burgundian coopers established since 1731. This independent family estate, run by the Latour family according to the tradition of the given name Louis passed from father to son, holds the largest domain of Grands Crus in the Côte d'Or. Located in Bourgogne on the Côte de Beaune and the Côte de Nuits, it stands out for its unique cooper-vintner heritage and its pioneering role in the export of Burgundy wines.

The vineyard

The parcel of "La Grande Montagne" covers half a hectare at the top of the Montagne de Chassagne-Montrachet, at 310 meters altitude. Accessible by a small dirt path, this exceptional terroir is surrounded by vegetation and rests on marl and limestone soils. The Chardonnay vines, averaging 30 years of age, benefit from controlled yields of 40 hectoliters per hectare and are harvested by hand.

Winemaking and ageing

Winemaking is carried out traditionally in oak barrels with complete malolactic fermentation. The ageing takes place over 8 to 10 months in French oak barrels with medium toast, 50% of which are new barrels from the Louis Latour cooperage.

Grape variety

This premier cru is made exclusively from Chardonnay, the emblematic grape variety of the great white wines of Bourgogne.