Ratings
Wine Spectator 92 · J. Suckling 95 · Tim Atkin 93
Identity
| Producer | Louis Latour |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Premier Cru |
| Grapes | 100% Chardonnay |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Brilliant pale yellow color |
| Aroma | Fresh and exotic aromas of almonds, vanilla, mango, brioche, acacia honey, and floral notes |
| Palate | Full and round palate, rich and gourmet with notes of freshly baked brioche, almond, honey, and a fine mineral finish |
| Finish | Fine mineral finish with crisp balancing acidity and a long, elegant aftertaste |
| Food Pairing | Pairs excellently with poultry, foie gras, salmon, various cheeses, risotto alla milanese, grilled fish, and creamy pasta dishes |
| Aging Potential | 5 to 7 years |
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 | Fermentation in French oak barrels with about 30% new oak; aging on fine lees for 10 to 12 months with moderate bâtonnage; traditional malolactic fermentation |
| Fermentation | Traditional fermentation in French oak barrels with 100% malolactic fermentation |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 350 m |
| Soil | Very calcareous, shallow, and well-draining limestone soil with stones |
| Vine Age | 35 years |
| Harvest Type | Manual |
| Harvest Desc | Manual harvest with sorting at the parcel to select perfectly ripe grapes |
Interesting facts
| Louis Latour is the largest Grand Cru domain in Côte d'Or with 48 hectares, practicing sustainable viticulture certified HVE3, and owns its own cooperage for oak barrels. |
Logistics
| Barcode | 026861183225 |