Louis Latour - Montrachet Grand Cru 2010
- Producer Maison Louis Latour
- Blend 100% Chardonnay
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
- Appellation Montrachet
- UPC N/A
Food pairing
Great shellfish - lobster - fish - foie gras
Tasting notes
Pale yellow with a complex nose full of aromas of menthol, vanilla and
butter. Great freshness on the palate, with hints of exotic fruits. This is a powerful wine with a
nice mouthfeel which needs a few years to express its aromatic subtlety
Description
Le Montrachet Grand Cru covers only 8 hectares between Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet.
This particular area was known during the 13th century as ‘Mont Rachas'.'La rache'
in the Burgundian dialect is commonly known as ringworm, a skin disease that causes hair loss.
This baldness gives its name to the bare and stony hillside, which grew only thorny bushes
until vines were planted. The terroir of Montrachet is a notable exception because its brown
soils, usually reserved for Pinot Noir, transform here the Chardonnay into one of the greatest
white wines in the world. The east exposure captures sunlight later in the evening. These factors
are critical to achieve optimal ripeness. Our grapes come from a parcel with an area of 0.80
hectares which extends from the top to the bottom of the slope in the central part of North
Montrachet, situated on the Puligny-Montrachet side.
Vinification
Fermentation: Traditional in oak barrels with
complete malolactic fermentation
Ageing: 10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, 100% new
Barrels: Louis Latour cooperage, french oak, medium toasted
Ageing: 10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, 100% new
Barrels: Louis Latour cooperage, french oak, medium toasted