Louis Latour : Corton-Charlemagne Grand cru 2022

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of Corton-Charlemagne Grand cru 2022 by Louis Latour

Tasting

Appearance
The wine displays a bright pale yellow color with brilliant highlights.

Nose
The nose captivates with its intensity, combining toasted, floral, and honeysuckle notes.

Palate
Broad and generous, the palate reveals brioche aromas and a hint of vanilla. The long and elegant finish lingers on nuances of acacia honey.

Serving and Cellaring

For optimal tasting, serve between 12 and 14°C. This Burgundy white wine can be cellared until around 2037.

Food and Wine Pairings

This wine is the perfect partner for shellfish, lobster, foie gras, fish, or aged cheeses.

An intense and beautifully structured great Burgundy white wine

The Estate

Founded in 1797, Louis Latour is now represented by the 11th generation, headed by Louis-Fabrice Latour. As a négociant-éleveur, Maison Louis Latour owns the largest estate of Grands Crus in Burgundy.

The Vineyard

With a 10.5-hectare vineyard, the Louis Latour family is the largest owner of this Grand Cru. At the end of the 19th century, the Latour family decided to uproot the aligoté and pinot noir vines devastated by Phylloxera on this terroir and replace them with chardonnay. The Corton-Charlemagne Grand cru 2020 by Louis Latour is crafted from an exceptional terroir benefiting from southeast exposure and abundant sunlight. This great Corton-Charlemagne wine is renowned for its balance and aromatic richness.

Winemaking and Aging

After manual harvesting, fermentation is carried out traditionally in oak barrels with 100% malolactic fermentation. Aging lasts 8 to 10 months in French oak barrels (100% new) from the Louis Latour cooperage.

Grape Variety

Chardonnay (100%).