Louis Latour : Grands-Echezeaux Grand cru 2020

Characteristics and Tasting Recommendations for the Grands-Echezeaux Grand Cru 2020 from Louis Latour

Tasting

Color
The color reveals a superb garnet hue with deep reflections.

Nose
The bouquet unveils a remarkable aromatic complexity with notes of mocha, toasted bread and licorice, accompanied by black fruit aromas and a subtle hint of forest floor.

Palate
On the palate, this wine expresses power and persistence, with chocolaty and menthol notes that linger harmoniously.

Food and Wine Pairings

This Grands-Echezeaux Grand Cru pairs perfectly with roast lamb, rib of beef, game meats and aged cheeses.

Serving and Cellaring

It is recommended to serve this wine at a temperature of 16-17°C. It can be cellared until around 2035.

A Burgundy Grand Cru Combining Power and Distinction from the Côte de Nuits

The Estate

Founded in 1797 by Jean Latour, the Maison Louis Latour is rooted in a family tradition dating back to 1731 with the acquisition of its first vineyards in the Côte de Beaune. An independent family-owned estate for over two centuries, it is today the largest single owner of Grand Crus in the Côte d'Or, with legendary parcels such as Chevalier-Montrachet "Les Demoiselles" and Corton Grèves. Based in Aloxe-Corton in Burgundy, the house is distinguished by its in-house cooperage and its innovative expansion in Ardèche for the production of Chardonnay and Viognier.

The Vineyard

The Grands-Echezeaux lies on a parcel between Vosne-Romanée and Vougeot in the Côte de Nuits. This terroir, created by the Cistercian monks of Cîteaux in the 12th century, benefits from homogeneous clay-limestone soils similar to the upper part of the Clos Vougeot, at around 250 meters in altitude. The vines, averaging 40 years of age, are hand-harvested with an average yield of 30 hl/ha.

Vinification and Aging

The vinification follows a traditional open-vat method with complete malolactic fermentation. Aging is carried out for 10 to 12 months in new, medium-toasted French oak barrels from the Louis Latour cooperage.

Grape Variety

This wine is made from 100% Pinot Noir.