Louis Latour : Corton-Charlemagne Grand cru 2021

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of Louis Latour Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2021

Tasting

Appearance
The wine displays a delicate, luminous pale yellow color.

Nose
The nose opens with subtle aromas of hazelnut, verbena, and honey, complemented by discreet toasted notes.

Palate
Ample and refreshing, the palate reveals a beautiful balance between elegant oak and a long, harmonious finish.

Serving and Cellaring

For optimal tasting, serve between 12 and 14°C. This Burgundy white wine can be cellared until around 2036.

Food and Wine Pairings

This wine is the perfect partner for shellfish, lobster, foie gras, fish, or mature cheeses.

A rich and ample white Burgundy Grand Cru

The Estate

Founded in 1797, the Louis Latour House is now represented by the 11th generation, headed by Louis-Fabrice Latour. As a négociant-éleveur, 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 devastated by phylloxera on this terroir and replace them with chardonnay. The Louis Latour Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2020 is crafted from an exceptional terroir with south-east exposure and significant sunshine. This great Corton-Charlemagne wine is renowned for its balance and aromatic richness.

Winemaking and Aging

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

Blend

Chardonnay (100%).