Louis Latour : Echezeaux Grand cru 2020

Characteristics and Tasting Advice for the Echézeaux Grand Cru 2020 by Louis Latour

Tasting

Color
The color captivates with its garnet hue.

Nose
Clove, black cherry, licorice and toasted bread mingle harmoniously in an expansive nose.

Palate
Generous and fresh, the palate combines delicate tannins with a fine fruit-driven structure.

Food and Wine Pairings

This Grand Cru pairs perfectly with roast leg of lamb, a rib steak, game or aged cheeses.

Serving and Cellaring

This wine is best enjoyed at a temperature of 16 to 17°C, and can be cellared until around 2035.

A Harmonious and Structured Red Bourgogne Grand Cru

The Estate

Founded in 1797 by the Latour family, this Burgundian estate has remained independent and family-run for over two centuries. Historically based in Aloxe-Corton in the Côte de Beaune, Louis Latour now constitutes the largest Grands Crus domain in the Côte d'Or. The estate remains run by the Latour family, perpetuating the tradition of passing on the name Louis from generation to generation, reflecting an ancestral expertise that combines cooperage and exceptional Burgundian viticulture.

The Vineyard

This Echézeaux comes from a superb plot located above Clos Vougeot, between Vosne-Romanée and Vougeot in the Côte de Nuits. Formerly owned by the Abbaye de Cîteaux, this terroir features diverse and complex soils composed of clay, limestone and gravel, with an east-facing exposure. The vines, averaging 40 years old, produce a controlled yield of 35 hectoliters per hectare, hand-harvested to preserve the quality of the grapes.

Winemaking and Aging

Traditional winemaking takes place in open vats with complete malolactic fermentation. Aging takes place over 10 to 12 months in 100% new French oak barrels from the Louis Latour cooperage with medium toast, giving the wine its harmonious structure and great aging potential.

Grape Variety

100% Pinot Noir