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Louis Latour - Clos De La Vigne Au Saint 2010
- Producer Maison Louis Latour
- Blend 100% Pinot Noir
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
- Appellation Corton
- UPC N/A
Description
Clos de la Vigne au Saint is a very old vineyard; the earliest known record of its existence is in 1375 when it is mentioned in the records of the Chapter of Saulieu. The Latour family
have a long connection with this vineyard which began in the early 19th century when the
current Louis Latour's great great grandmother owned a section of the vineyard. Since then it
has remained in family hands, passing from generation to generation. The vineyard has perfect
southerly exposure on the Corton hill lying on a bedrock outcrop towards the bottom of the
slope. The soil is a rusty red colour and rich in marl which gives the wines distinct aromas.
This wine possesses the elegance that we expect from a Côte d'Or Grand Cru and will age
particularly well.
Tasting notes
The Corton "Clos de la Vigne au Saint" 2010 has a lovely deep, ruby red colour. On the nose the aromas are mellow with cherry-stone and vanilla coming through. On tasting, it is an elegant wine which is supple with a slight oaky, peppery touch. This has impressive length and is already very pleasant to drink now.
Food pairing
Roasted hare - partridge - duck :"a l'orange" - mature cheeses
Vinification and aging
Fermentation: Traditional in open-vat fermentation
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