Louis Latour : Bâtard-Montrachet Grand cru "Clos Poirier" 2021

A full and intense Bâtard-Montrachet Grand cru by Louis Latour

The estate

Louis Latour is the largest winegrowing estate in Burgundy, with a history of over 200 years of winemaking. Spread over the most beautiful plots of land in Premier and Grand Crus from the Côte de Beaune to the Côte de Nuits, the estate's 50 hectares of vineyards give rise to a range of wines from 130 appellations, each of which expresses with authenticity and refinement the characteristics of their original terroir.

An esteemed Burgundy estate, Louis Latour has been actively involved in environmentally-conscious viticulture since 1996.

The vineyard

This Grand Cru 2021 is a Bâtard-Montrachet wine from a vineyard with vines averaging 5 years old on clay-limestone soils. Situated just below the Montrachet, the "Clos Poirier" is a 0.85 hectare plot facing north/south, of which Louis Latour owns 0.43 hectares.

The vintage

The year began with a cool, wet winter, followed by a particularly warm spring at the end of March and beginning of April, which advanced an early budding of the vines. From 5 to 8 April, a cold snap with temperatures as low as -8°C made a severe impact on the vineyard. Although the weather conditions from June to the beginning of August put more pressure on the vineyard’s state, the flowering was even. The end of August, which was milder and drier, ensured ideal ripening of the grapes saved from the frost.

Winemaking and ageing

Traditional fermentation in oak barrels from the estate's cooperage (100% new). Complete malolactic fermentation then aged for 10 to 12 months in new oak barrels.

Blend

Chardonnay (100%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Bâtard-Montrachet Grand cru "Clos Poirier" 2021 from Louis Latour

Tasting

Colour
The wine is a beautiful pale yellow colour.

Nose
The nose is floral, releasing scents of acacia, toasted almonds and honey.

Palate
Throughout the tasting, the palate unveils  a good hold and a brioche-tasting finish.

Storage

This red wine can be laid down until around 2036 to bring out all its aromatic nuances.

To serve

To take full advantage of the scents of this Bâtard-Montrachet wine, serve at a temperature of between 12 and 14°C.

Food and wine pairing

This red Burgundy wine is ideal with pan-fried scallops or fish (monkfish with saffron).