Louis Latour - Corton Clos du Roi 2010
- Producer Maison Louis Latour
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
- Appellation Corton
- UPC N/A
Tasting notes
The Corton "Clos du Roi" 2010 is of a profound and glistening ruby red colour. It reveals aromas of red berries, such as blackberry and blackcurrant. The wine's woody elegance displays discreet notes of coffee and cloves. It is a fantastic wine with great cellaring potential.
Description
Designated a Grand Cru since 1937, this wine was already well-known in the 15th century when the King of France added Corton wines to his personal cellars. Upon the death of Charles le Temeraire, the final duke of Burgundy, this parcel of vines passed into the hands of the royal winemakers and therefore became Corton "Clos du Roi" (plot (of land) of the king). With a perfect easterly exposure on the hill of Corton, the Latour vines are worked in the traditional way. Harsh pruning permits later harvests and also insures that a good level of ripeness and richness is achieved in the grapes. This wine has fantastic ageing capacity.
Food pairing
Roasted hare - partridge - duck "a l'orange" - mature cheeses
Harvest
Average vine age 30 years
Soil Marl and limestone
Average yield 35 hl/ha
Harvest Hand picked
Soil Marl and limestone
Average yield 35 hl/ha
Harvest Hand picked
Vinification
Fermentation Traditional in open vats
Ageing 10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, 25% new
Barrels Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted
Ageing 10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, 25% new
Barrels Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted