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Louis Latour : Corton-Charlemagne Grand cru 2016

Name: Louis Latour : Corton-Charlemagne Grand cru 2016
Brand: Louis Latour
SKU: E079/16
Price: 272.3333333333333 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.68 (342 reviews)

Grand cru -

Burgundy

Corton-Charlemagne

- White - See details

Parker | 92

J. Robinson | 17.5+

Meadow | 92

Decanter | 93

Wine Spectator | 93

J. Suckling | 96

€1,634.00 Incl. VAT

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€272.33 / Unit

)

Packaging : a case of 6 Bottles (75cl)

1 x 75CL

€274.30

6 x 75CL

€1,634.00

In-Stock

DeliveryFree Home delivery for orders exceeding € 300
Guaranteed provenanceWines sourced directly from the producing estates

ALL VINTAGES OF THIS WINE

All Louis Latour wines

Marks and reviews

/100

Robert Parker

William Kelley

The 2016 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is showing well from bottle, offering up aromas of lime zest, crisp green orchard fruit, fresh peach and pastry cream. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, ample and notably saline, with a bright line of acidity to underpin its ripe fruit and an attractively penetrating finish. Though I would like to see more of the flesh and texture that I found from barrel, this has turned out well.

/100

Decanter

Latour owns 9.6 hectares in Corton-Charlemagne, mostly in Le Charlemagne and En Charlemagne, but also in Languettes and Renardes. The Latour style of Corton-Charlemagne is rich and sensual, with no shortness of creamy malo notes or oak spice. The 2016 vintage was no exception. Harvest began on September 24th and continued for a week to deliver this dense, buttery wine. Despite the richness, however, there is enough freshness here to balance, and the result is concentrated and long.

/100

James Suckling

This is a formidable white that grows on the palate with dried apples, pears, lemons and hints of lime. Full-bodied, tight and focused. This is a tight and powerful wine. Phenolic and bright. This is an ager as always. Get it on release.

/20

Terre de Vins

A year of constant chills for Christophe Déloa, the estate’s director; frost set them back by a month and yields will be meagre: –20 hl/ha. Slightly old-gold in hue, the colour promises a flavourful, concentrated bouquet, with a beautiful beeswax note close to fresh honey, white rose, mock orange, a gentle attack, a fluid yet mellow texture, and above all a sapid character with no bitterness on the finish, inviting you to set a lovely table.

Description

Tasting characteristics and tips for Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2016 from Louis Latour

Tasting

Appearance
Bright robe with pale golden highlights, luminous and elegant.

Nose
Intense, the nose exudes notes of fresh hazelnut, roasted aromas, marzipan and vanilla.

Palate
The palate is broad and rich. Fresh almond, linden blossom and citrus are aromas that come together on a delicately oaked palate, supported by a subtle salinity.

Food and wine pairing

This Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2016 from Louis Latour is the ideal partner for shellfish, lobster, foie gras, fish, or aged cheeses.

Serving

For optimal tasting, serve between 54 and 57°F.

A lively and generous Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru white wine

The estate

Founded in 1797, the house Louis Latour is today represented by the 11th generation, headed by Louis-Fabrice Latour. A négociant-éleveur, Maison Louis Latour owns the largest Grand Cru estate in Burgundy.

The vineyard

With a 10.5-hectare vineyard, the Louis Latour family is the largest owner of this Grand Cru. At the end of the 19th century, the Latour family decided to uproot the aligoté and pinot noir vines on this terroir devastated by Phylloxera in order to replace them with chardonnay. The Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2020 from Louis Latour is crafted from an exceptional terroir benefiting from a southeast exposure and abundant sunshine. This great Corton-Charlemagne wine is renowned for its balance and aromatic richness.

Vinification and aging

Once the hand harvest is completed, fermentation is carried out traditionally in oak barrels with 100% malolactic fermentation. Aging for 8 to 10 months is done in French oak barrels (100% new) from the Louis Latour cooperage.

Grape variety

Chardonnay (100%).

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