Louis Latour - Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru2009
WHITE WINE
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Producer
Maison Louis Latour
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Blend
100% Chardonnay
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Country
France
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Region
Burgundy
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Appellation
Corton-Charlemagne
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UPC
N/A
Technical Details
Description
After the ravages of the phylloxera aphid at the end of the 19th century it was the Latour family that took the now-celebrated decision to tear up the dead Aligote and Pinot Noir vines and to replace them with Chardonnay. The vineyard is situated in the prime area of the hillside of Corton where its southeasterly aspect ensures maximum exposure to the sun. The fruit is harvested as late as possible to guarantee maximum ripeness. This Grand Cru wine is intensely powerful and fills the mouth with a multiplicity of flavours ending in a fine, steely finish which lingers on the palate for minutes. This wine needs 4 to 5 years to open up and can age for up to 20 years.
Food matches
Veal sweetbreads, rock lobster, Roquefort
Tasting notes
A beautiful gold colour worthy of grands crus with pungent aromas of grilled almonds. Rich in the mouth with oaky notes present. All elements come together to make this great 09 Corton-Charlemagne, which is promising today but will be even bigger in a few years. One must be patient!