Louis Latour - Macon-Lugny - Les Genievres 2013

Description

The village of Lugny is located high up in the South of the Macon region. It has a great reputation for its white wines which has made Macon famous. It is well known that the village of Lugny, with its limestone soils and warm climate, produces the most coveted white wines of the region. The vineyard of << Les Genieveres >> is one of the best. Maison Louis Latour selects the best grapes of this village, which thanks to its terroir, was the only village planted with Chardonnay 30 years ago.

Tasting note

Pale yellow in color, the Macon-Lugny "Les Genievres" 2013 revels a lovely nose of exotic fruit, with hints of muscat. Perfectly balanced with lively citrus fruit flavors.

Food pairing

Grilled fish - seafood - Comte cheese

The Vine

Average vine age 30 years
Soil Clay and limestone
Average yield 50 hl/ha
Harvest Mechanical

Vinification and Ageing

Fermentation Traditional in stainless steel vats, temperature controlled with complete malolactic fermentation
Ageing 8 to 10 months ageing in stainless steel vats

France Burgundy Maconnais Macon Villages