Louis Latour - Chateau Corton Grancey 2012
- Producer Maison Louis Latour
- Blend 100% Pinot Noir
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
- Appellation Corton
- UPC N/A
Food pairing
Wild boar - roasted beef - roasted quail - duck "a l'orange" - mature cheeses
Tasting notes
The Chateau Corton Grancey 2012 is an intense ruby colour. Clean and
fresh on the nose, aromas of cassis and liquorice emerge. It is an ample and powerful wine
with a slightly minty aftertaste.
Description
"Grancey" was the name of the last owners of the chateau situated on the road of Corton,
before the Latour family bought it in 1891. This wine, produced by Maison Louis Latour, is
unique and exclusive. It is a blend of four areas of Domaine Latour Corton Grand Cru: Les
Bressandes, Les Perrieres, Les Greves and Clos du Roi, the proportions of which vary
depending on the vintage. The average age of the vines is over 40 years. After aging
individually, only the best barrels are assembled to create the Chateau Corton Grancey. It is a wine that is produced only if the grapes are of a perfect maturity, vintages judged inferior are systematically declassified.
Vinification
Fermentation: Traditional in open vats
Ageing: 10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, 35% new
Barrels: Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted
Ageing: 10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, 35% new
Barrels: Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted