Louis Latour - Grand Ardeche Reserve 2013 | Monsieur Touton Selection

Tasting notes

Our Grand Ardèche 2013 has a beautiful pale yellow colour. Rich nose of almond paste, vanilla and white fruits. Round and well-balanced in the mouth, this wine reveals mellow oaky hints and a great finesse.

The vine

Average vine age: 20 years
Soil: Clay and chalk
Average yield: 45 hl/ha
Harvest: Mechanical

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 Ardèche river with its clay and limestone-based soils was chosen as the ideal location to produce topquality Chardonnay wines. The Grand Ardèche 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.

Food pairing

Aperitif - charcuterie - shellfish - fish

The vine

Average vine age 20 years
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

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