Ratings
JS 93 · WS 90
Awards
GH 1 star Guide Hachette 2021
Identity
| Producer | Louis Latour |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Premier Cru |
| Grapes | 100% Chardonnay |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | yellow gold |
| Aroma | honey, almond, mirabelle, vanilla, toasted oak, butter, citrus, yellow flowers |
| Palate | rich, full-bodied, round, ample, balanced acidity, creamy texture, fruity, elegant, persistent finish |
| Finish | long, elegant, persistent with subtle oak and buttery notes |
| Food Pairing | chicken with cream, skate with black butter, risotto with white truffles, Epoisses cheese, prawn cocktail avocado |
| Aging Potential | 6-8 years |
| Serving Glassware | Standard White Wine glass |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 13.5 |
| Aging Process | 8-10 months in French oak barrels, 50% new |
| Fermentation | Traditional fermentation in oak barrels with 100% malolactic fermentation |
Terroir
| Soil | marl and limestone |
| Vine Age | 35 years |
| Harvest Type | manual |
Interesting facts
| Poruzots means 'stony place' referring to the soil type; Premier Cru from Meursault, Côte de Beaune; produced by Maison Louis Latour, a historic Burgundy house. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |