Louis Latour : Echezeaux Grand cru 2023

Characteristics and Tasting Advice for Louis Latour’s Echézeaux Grand Cru 2023

Tasting

Color
The color displays a deep, vibrant ruby hue.

Nose
The bouquet is intense and complex, revealing aromas of cherry and licorice, complemented by notes of undergrowth and smoky nuances. Hints of ripe strawberries, spices, rose stems, plums and dried flower petals enrich this aromatic palette.

Palate
The attack is broad and fresh, supported by silky tannins. The full-bodied structure reveals compact fruit enhanced by spices such as nutmeg and cinnamon, while notes of mocha and cherry linger with elegance. The finish offers fine length, with mineral tannins and a texture of remarkable refinement and sophistication.

Food and Wine Pairings
This Echézeaux Grand Cru 2023 pairs perfectly with roast lamb, a rib steak, game dishes, or aged cheeses.

Serving and Cellaring
It is recommended to serve Louis Latour’s Echézeaux Grand Cru 2023 at a temperature between 16 and 17°C. This wine has aging potential through around 2038.

A Powerful and Harmonious Echezeaux Grand Cru

The Estate
Established in 1797 in Aloxe-Corton, the Louis Latour House has remained an independent, family-owned estate for eleven generations. Under the leadership of Florent Latour, with Eléonore Latour set to succeed him, it farms around 120 hectares of vineyards in Burgundy, including 67 to 70 hectares of Grands Crus, making it the region’s largest owner of Grand Cru parcels. A pioneer in planting Chardonnay in Corton-Charlemagne after phylloxera, the Louis Latour House combines its status as an exceptional wine estate with that of a renowned Burgundy négociant.

The Vineyard
This Echézeaux comes from a remarkable parcel located above Clos Vougeot, between Vosne-Romanée and Vougeot in the Côte de Nuits. This historic terroir once belonged to the Abbaye de Cîteaux. The vineyard benefits from varied, complex soils made up of clay, chalk and gravel, with an east-facing exposure. The vines have an average age of 40 years, and average yields stand at 35 hectoliters per hectare. Harvesting is carried out by hand.

Vinification and Aging
The vinification of Echézeaux Grand Cru 2023 follows a traditional method in open vats with full malolactic fermentation. Aging takes place over 10 to 12 months in 100% new French oak barrels from the Louis Latour cooperage, with a medium toast.

Grape Variety
This red wine from Burgundy is made from 100% Pinot Noir.