Louis Latour : Vosne-Romanée 1er cru "Les Chaumes" 2020

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of Vosne-Romanée 1er cru "Les Chaumes" 2020 by Louis Latour

Tasting

Appearance
Intense and deep color, with pronounced garnet highlights.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet, rich and complex, combines notes of smoky, toasted, nutmeg, and ripe black cherry.

Palate
On the palate, the texture is generous, silky, and structured, supported by persistent aromas of black cherry, licorice, and pepper. The finish, remarkably fresh, lingers with lightness and elegance.

Serving and Cellaring

For optimal enjoyment, serve between 59°F and 63°F. This Burgundy wine can be cellared until around 2030 to reveal all its aromatic nuances.

Food and Wine Pairings

This wine pairs ideally with boeuf mironton, rabbit with chanterelles, venison with lingonberries, or aged cheeses.

A full-bodied and smooth Burgundy red wine

The estate

The largest wine estate in Burgundy, Louis Latour boasts a winemaking history of over 200 years. Spread across the finest Premier and Grand Cru parcels from the Côte de Beaune to the Côte de Nuits, the estate’s 50-hectare vineyard produces a range of wines from 130 appellations, each expressing with authenticity and refinement the unique characteristics of its original terroir.

As a renowned Burgundy estate, Louis Latour has been actively committed since 1996 to sustainable and environmentally respectful viticulture.

The vineyard

This cuvée is a Vosne-Romanée wine from the "Les Chaumes" parcel, located at the same altitude as the village of Vosne-Romanée and north of Nuits-Saint-Georges. The vines, on average 30 years old, are grown on clay-limestone soil. The term "Chaumes" indicates that this land was uncultivated before becoming a vineyard.

Winemaking and Aging

Manual harvest. Traditional fermentation in open vats. 10 to 12 months of aging in oak barrels, 40% of which are new.

Grape variety

Pinot Noir (100%)