Louis Latour : Chambolle-Musigny 1er cru "Les Chatelots" 2015

Tasting characteristics and serving suggestions for Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru "Les Chatelots" 2015 by Louis Latour

Tasting

Appearance
Red color with garnet highlights.

Nose
The nose reveals aromas of blackcurrant, undergrowth and mint.

Palate
Round and suave, the palate displays lingering flavors of cherries and spices.

Food and wine pairings

This Premier Cru pairs beautifully with duck and truffle shepherd’s pie, roast capon or a woodcock salmis. It also elegantly accompanies wild boar with lingonberries or Brillat-Savarin cheese.

Serving

This wine is best enjoyed at a temperature between 59 and 63°F (15–17°C).

The intensity and structure of a red Premier Cru from Burgundy

The estate

Founded in 1797 by Jean Latour in Aloxe-Corton, Louis Latour remains an independent family-owned estate led since 1999 by Louis-Fabrice Latour, the 11th generation. The largest owner of Grands Crus in the Côte d’Or, with emblematic parcels such as Corton and Chevalier-Montrachet, this Burgundian house extends across the Côte d’Or, Chablis and Beaujolais. Its uniqueness lies in its exclusively Burgundian expansion strategy and the maintenance of accessible prices despite exceptional land appreciation.

The vineyard

The climat "Les Chatelots" takes its name from the Latin "Castellum" meaning water reservoir. Located within the Chambolle-Musigny appellation, this limestone terroir spans a village in the Côte de Nuits with 180 hectares of vines and 24 Premiers Crus. The clay-limestone soils endow the wines with a delicately perfumed and harmonious signature, characteristic of this renowned appellation.

Winemaking and aging

Traditional vinification in open vats with full malolactic fermentation. Aging takes place for 10 to 12 months in French oak barrels from the Louis Latour cooperage, with 40% new oak and medium toast, allowing the wine to develop complexity while preserving the expression of the terroir.

Grape variety

Pinot Noir (100%).