Louis Latour AOC Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru

459.00

Wine Spectator 93/100

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Description

The Latour family owns 11 hectares in the Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru denomination, which makes them the largest owner there. The vineyards for Louis Latour Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru have an average age of 30 years and their soils are limestone and stony. They face the southeast, produce an average of 40 hectolitres per hectare and are harvested completely by hand as late as possible so that the grapes are fully ripe.

Once in the cellar, Louis Latour Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is vinified by fermenting it in new oak barrels. The wine also undergoes malolactic fermentation and ends up being aged in barrels with medium toasting for 8 to 10 months.

Louis Latour Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is a Chardonnay white wine from a vineyard that is exceptional for cultivating this variety, and is an intense, complex and deep wine.

Additional information

Type

White Wine

Alcoholic content

13.5% Vol

Serving temperature

12-14°C

Country

Region

Appellation

AOC Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru

Taste

Dry

Colour

White

Allergen information

Contains Sulphites / Περιέχει Θειώδη

Producer

Maison Louis Latour

Vintage

Grapes Variety

Chardonnay

Format