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Louis Latour - Corton Clos du Roi2016

RED WINE

PUBLIC
June 2025
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Louis Latour - Corton Clos du Roi label
  • Producer Maison Louis Latour
  • Country France
  • Region Burgundy
  • Appellation Corton
  • UPC N/A

Reviews

Wine Spectator 94

This red rides in on a blaze of pure cherry, raspberry and violet aromas and flavors. Gains depth, showing earth and mineral elements allied to a vibrant structure. Though the tannins are substantial, this should come around soon.

by BS, Wine Spectator , 2019

Technical Details

Description

Designated a Grand Cru since 1937, this wine was already well-known in the 15th century when the King of France added Corton wines to his personal cellars. Upon the death of Charles le Temeraire, the final duke of Burgundy, this parcel of vines passed into the hands of the royal winemakers and therefore became Corton "Clos du Roi" (plot (of land) of the king). With a perfect easterly exposure on the hill of Corton, the Latour vines are worked in the traditional way. Harsh pruning permits later harvests and also insures that a good level of ripeness and richness is achieved in the grapes. This wine has fantastic ageing capacity.

Food pairing

Roasted hare - partridge - duck "à l'orange" - mature cheeses

Tasting notes

The Corton "Clos du Roi" 2015 is of a beautiful garnet colour. It reveals aromas of cherry and liquorice. The mouth is ample, tanins are well-integrated, the wine displays delightful notes of cocoa, cherry and spices. The overall with a splendid length.

The vine

Average vine age 30 years
Soil Marl and limestone
Average yield 35 hl/ha
Harvest Hand picked

Vinification and ageing

Fermentation Traditional in open vats
Ageing 10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, 25% new
Barrels Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted