Louis Latour : Meursault 1er cru "Blagny" Château de Blagny 2020

Complex and delicious, a fine white wine from Meursault 1er Cru

The estate

Founded in 1797, Domaine Louis Latour is currently run by the family’s 11th generation and is headed by Louis-Fabrice Latour. As a wine merchant and grower, Louis Latour owns the largest estate of Grands Crus in Burgundy.

The vineyard

Meursault is the largest white wine-producing commune in the Côte d'Or and is located to the south of Volnay and Pommard in the Côte de Beaune. Although Meursault does not comprise any Grands Crus, the excellent quality of its Premiers Crus makes it a world-renowned reference among lovers of fine Burgundian wines. Château de Blagny is Louis Latour’s exclusive estate and watches over an exceptional vineyard. The vines are 30 years old on average and are located on the top of a hill that overlooks Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet. An exceptional terroir for the Chardonnay variety, this vineyard is characterised by its marl and limestone soils which give rise to fine Meursault wines that are fresh, elegant and boast a great ageing potential.

Vinification and ageing

Once the grapes have been harvested by hand, a traditional fermentation is carried out in oak barrels, along with a 100% malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged for 8 to 10 months in French oak barrels (35% of which are new) from the Louis Latour cooperage.

The blend

Chardonnay (100%).

Louis Latour Meursault 1er Cru "Blagny" Château de Blagny 2020: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Colour

This wine is a beautiful pale yellow colour.

Nose

Gourmet, the nose blends fragrances of acacia flowers with delicious brioche notes.

Palate

Fresh and expressing a nice tension, this wine seduces the palate with its intense notes of grilled almonds.

Food and wine pairing

This Meursault 1er Cru will pair with shellfish such as scampi, fish served with a sauce such as salmon with sorrel, pan-fried chanterelle mushrooms or cheese.

Service

For an optimal tasting experience, serve between 12 and 14°C.

Storage

This white Burgundy wine can be cellared until around 2028.