Louis Latour : Beaune 1er cru "Vignes Franches" 2018

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of Louis Latour Beaune 1er cru "Vignes Franches" 2018

Tasting

Appearance
The wine displays a ruby color with garnet highlights.

Nose
The nose reveals notes of cherry, coffee, and licorice.

Palate
The palate is silky, distinguished by its rounded tannins and delicious flavors of licorice and underbrush.

Food and Wine Pairings

This Beaune 1er cru pairs perfectly with beef bourguignon, duck breast, or woodcock. It also goes very well with soft cheeses such as Camembert.

Serving and Cellaring

This wine is best enjoyed at a temperature between 59 and 63°F, and can be cellared and appreciated until around 2028.

A red Premier Cru from Burgundy marked by balance and finesse

The Estate

Founded in 1797 by Jean Latour in Beaune, Louis Latour remains an independent family-owned estate run by the 11th generation of the Latour family. Descended from a line of coopers established since 1731, the estate has built the largest Grand Cru vineyard holdings in Côte d'Or. This Burgundian house embodies two centuries of winemaking excellence in Burgundy, combining innovation and tradition.

The Vineyard

The "Vignes Franches" climat takes its name from the historical exemption from land taxes this terroir once enjoyed. Located mid-slope in the commune of Beaune, this Beaune vineyard sits on clay-limestone soils enriched with fine gravel, providing excellent drainage. The vines, averaging 35 years old, thrive on this privileged terroir, which combines the opulence of neighboring Pommard wines with a very pleasant fruitiness.

Winemaking and Aging

The grapes are harvested by hand and then traditionally vinified in open vats. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in full. The wine is aged for 10 to 12 months in French oak barrels from the Louis Latour cooperage, with 25% new oak of medium toast.

Grape Variety

100% Pinot Noir