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Louis Latour - Clos De La Vigne Au Saint 2015
- Producer Maison Louis Latour
- Blend 100% Pinot Noir
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
- Appellation Corton
- UPC N/A
Tasting notes
The Corton Grand Cru” Clos de la Vigne au Saint” is of deep ruby red color. A lot of finesse in this wine, with perfumes of cherry, vanilla, liquorice and hints of grilled notes. It is ample in the mouth with silky tannins. This Corton has a wonderful length.
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 1738 when 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.
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.
Technical data
Average vine age 40 years
Soil: Marl and limestone
Average yield 35 hl/ha
Harvest Hand picked
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
Soil: Marl and limestone
Average yield 35 hl/ha
Harvest Hand picked
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