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. |