Awards
Concours des Terre de Vins Silver Medal 2023
Identity
| Producer | Maison Louis Latour |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 100% Chardonnay |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Golden with green highlights |
| Aroma | Toasted bread, vanilla, almond, pear, peach, chalk, floral honey, butter, roasted hazelnuts |
| Palate | Round and complex with Chardonnay creaminess, sweet notes of pastry, caramel, and hazelnuts, balanced acidity, medium acidity, and a fresh almond finish |
| Finish | Moderate length with a fresh almond finish, slightly shorter than top Burgundy wines |
| Food Pairing | Aperitif, charcuterie, shellfish, fish, grilled chicken |
| Serving Temp | 10 - 12 |
| Aging Potential | 3-5 years |
| Serving Glassware | Standard White Wine glass |
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 | 10 months in French oak barrels, 25% new, with regular lees stirring |
| Fermentation | Traditional fermentation in oak barrels with 100% malolactic fermentation |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 270 m |
| Soil | Clay and limestone |
| Vine Age | 20 years |
| Harvest Type | mechanical |
Interesting facts
| Louis Latour applies traditional Burgundian winemaking techniques in Ardèche, aging Grand Ardèche Chardonnay in oak barrels similar to their top Burgundy wines. |
Logistics
| Barcode | 3536921181964 |
| Weight | 750 |