Louis Latour - Pommard2018

RED WINE

Description

Pommard is for many the most familiar Burgundy appellation. The village itself lies approximately 2 miles south of Beaune, and the total appellation is fairly extensive, covering 300 hectares, flanking a narrow valley which leads back into the Côte d'Or hinterland. The wines of Pommard are quite different from those of the neighbouring villages. They tend to be deeper and more concentrated than Beaune or Volnay wines and have a sumptuous perfume and bite without being too tannic. This wine requires a number of years to reveal itself.

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.

Tasting notes

The Pommard has a pretty ruby color which reveals a discreet nose with cherry and nutmeg. The mouth is ample, round and gives the feeling of biting into cherries. There is a remarkable tannic final.

Technical data

Fermentation Traditional in open vats
Ageing 10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, 15% new
Barrels: Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted
Average vine age 30 years
Soil Clay and limestone
Average yield 45 hl/ha
Harvest Hand picked