Louis Latour Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot 2022 13.5% 0.75L

France, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Morgeot
Bottle
Ratings
WS 91
Identity
Producer Maison Louis Latour
Vol 0.75
Classification Premier Cru
Grapes 10% Chardonnay
Color White
Sweetness Dry
Tasting
Color Desc Intense golden yellow
Aroma Complex aromas of white flowers, fresh hazelnut, ripe citrus, and light buttery notes
Palate Rich, enveloping, elegant with lively mineral freshness and long persistence
Finish Long and persistent finish with mineral freshness
Food Pairing Ideal with noble fish, shellfish, and white meats with sauce
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
ABV % 13.5
Aging Process Fermentation and malolactic fermentation in oak barrels; 18 months aging with 25% new oak barrels; 6 months in stainless steel tank
Fermentation Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels
Terroir
Altitude (m) 300 m
Soil Calcareous clay, argilo-calcaire
Vine Age 30-55 years
Harvest Type manual
Harvest Desc 100% manual harvest with thorough sorting
Interesting facts
The Morgeot vineyard is located on the border between Côte d'Or and Saône-et-Loire, historically known as 'Morga' from Latin 'Margo' meaning border or frontier.