Louis Latour - Chateau De Blagny - Meursault 1er Cru2012
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
Meursault Blagny
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UPC
0 15643 47479 8
Technical Details
Food pairing
Rock lobster - salmon with sorrel sauce - pan-fried chanterelles - cheese
Vinification and Ageing
Fermentation: Traditional in oak barrels with complete malolactic fermentation
Ageing: 8 to 10 months ageing in oak barrels, 35% new
Barrels: Louis Latour cooperage, french oak, medium toasted
Description
Situated just south of Volnay and Pommard in the Cote de Beaune Meursault is the most extensive southerly white wine commune of the Cote-d'Or. Surprisingly enough for an appellation of this quality, no Grand Cru exists, however the high quality of the 1er Cru more than compensates for this. An exclusive of Maison Louis Latour (monopole), the vineyards constituting the estate of the Chateau de Blagny are located high on the hillside overlooking Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet. Chateau de Blagny is the most important domaine in the commune.
Tasting note
The Meursault 1er Cru "Chateau de Blagny" 2012 has an intense nose, combining floral aromas with flavours of vanilla. On the palate, it is an ample wine with a lovely freshness and delicate almond notes.
The Vine
Average vine age: 30 years
Soil: Stony marl, jurassic limestone
Average yield: 40 hl/ha
Harvest: Hand picked