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Louis Latour - Aloxe-Corton - Les Chaillots 2014
- Producer Maison Louis Latour
- Blend 100% Pinot Noir
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
- Appellation Aloxe Corton
- UPC 0 26861 15003 6
Tasting notes
Our Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru "Les Chaillots" 2014 offers a bright and deep garnet-red colour. An intense nose of black cherry and undergrowth. On the palate, spices mixed with fruits : black currant, liquorice and nutmeg aromas. Beautiful tannins on the finish, followed by a nice length.
Description
Aloxe-Corton is the home village of the Latour family who have been closely involved in the affairs of the commune for over three centuries. Of the total hectarage of this Premier Cru, the Domaine Louis Latour control over 90% of production centred on the famous Château and cuverie of Corton-Grancey. These vines are an important part of the Domaine Louis Latour. The name "Les Chaillots" refers to the stony, pebbly nature of the soil in this vineyard, as "caillou" means pebble in french. There is an alliance in the wines of Aloxe-Corton between the finesse of a Côte de Beaune and the mellow, powerful appeal of the Côte de Nuits.
Estate
The Latour family founded the ‘Maison de négoce’, an important shipping company, in 1797, and it is still based at 18 Rue des Tonneliers in Beaune to this day. The company is unique in Burgundy in that it is still family-owned and family-run, having been passed down from father to son for ten generations over 200 years. Maison Louis Latour ships its wines to over 180 countries worldwide. These world-class Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs can be found on the most famous dining tables around the globe.
Food pairing
Game birds, poultry & mature cheeses. Also great with salmon.
Technical data
Average vine age 35 years
SoilLimestone, alluvial sand and gravel
Average yield40 hl/ha
HarvestHand picked
Fermentation Traditional in open vats
Ageing 10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, 35% new.
Barrels Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted.
SoilLimestone, alluvial sand and gravel
Average yield40 hl/ha
HarvestHand picked
Fermentation Traditional in open vats
Ageing 10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, 35% new.
Barrels Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted.