Louis Latour - Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2003
- Producer Maison Louis Latour
- Blend 100% Chardonnay
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
- Appellation Corton-Charlemagne
- UPC N/A
Description
After the ravages of the phylloxera epidemic at the end of the 19th century the Latour family took the then unusual decision to tear up the dead Aligoté and Pinot Noir vines and replace them with Chardonnay. This decision leads them to create one of Burgundy's most celebrated white whites. Today the Latour family owns 11 hectares which makes them the biggest owner in the appellation. The Latour's Corton-Charlemagne vineyards are located on a prime section of the Corton hillside where the south-easterly aspect ensures maximum exposure to the sun. The fruit is harvested as late as possible to guarantee maximum ripeness.
Tasting notes
From the slopes of the famed hill of Corton this Grand Cru is a very powerful wine showing a beautiful straw colour in the glass. It is rich and opulent with aromas of vanilla and woodspice swirling from the glass. This is big and fat with those vanilla and woodspice coming through in the mouth along with smoky flavours. A luxuriant wine with a beautiful future.
Food pairing
Shellfish - lobster - foie gras - fish - mature cheeses
The vine
Average vine age: 30 years
Soil: Stony limestone
Average yield: 40 hl/ha
Harvest: Hand picked
Soil: Stony limestone
Average yield: 40 hl/ha
Harvest: Hand picked
Vinification and ageing
Fermentation: Traditional in oak barrels with complete malolactic fermentation
Ageing: 8 to 10 months ageing in oak barrels, 100% new
Barrels: Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted
Ageing: 8 to 10 months ageing in oak barrels, 100% new
Barrels: Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted