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Louis Latour - Grand Ardeche Reserve 2012
- Producer Maison Louis Latour
- Blend 100% Chardonnay
- Country France
- Region Couteaux de l'Ardeche
- Appellation Ardeche
- UPC 0 26861 10196 0
Description
Maison Louis Latour is one of the most innovative producers in Burgundy whilst maintaining its traditional image. In 1979, with a view to expanding the business the valley of the Ardeche river with its clay and limestone-based soils was chosen as the ideal location to produce topquality Chardonnay wines. The Grand Ardeche comes from the best vineyards, carefully selected every year when harvesting begins. The grapes are pressed and the rapes are placed immediately in oak barrels made by the cooperage at Latour, where the wine will age for approximately 10 months, like the great wines of Burgundy
Tasting notes
The Grand Ardèche 2012 is shimmering pale yellow in colour. On the nose it reveals aromas of vanilla and brioche with hints of honey and acacia. This is a wellbalanced wine, ample and generous in the mouth with flavours of almond paste and vanilla. The finish is bright and fresh.
Food pairing
Aperitif - charcuterie - shellfish - fish
The vine
Average vine age: 20 years
Soil: Clay and chalk
Average yield: 45 hl/ha
Harvest: Mechanical
Soil: Clay and chalk
Average yield: 45 hl/ha
Harvest: Mechanical
Vinification and ageing
Fermentation: Traditional in oak barrels with complete malolactic fermentation
Ageing: 8 to 10 months ageing in oak barrels, 20% new
Barrels: Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted
Ageing: 8 to 10 months ageing in oak barrels, 20% new
Barrels: Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted