Louis Latour : Montrachet Grand cru 2021

Louis Latour releases an intense and floral Montrachet Premier cru wine

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 Premiers and Grands 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 Montrachet wine made from a 0.80 hectare plot that stretches from the top to the bottom of the hillside, in the centre of the northern part of Montrachet, located in the commune of Puligny-Montrachet. The 35-year-old vines are planted on stony marl, limestone, chalk and gravel soil.

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

Fermentation traditionnelle en fûts de chêne avec une fermentation malolactique complète. 8 à 10 mois d’élevage en fûts de chêne (50% neufs). Traditional fermentation in oak casks with a complete malolactic fermentation. 8-10 months of ageing in oak casks (50% new).

Blend

Chardonnay (100%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Montrachet Grand cru 2021 from Louis Latour

Tasting

Colour
The wine is of a pale yellow colour.

Nose
Intense and floral, the aromatic bouquet develops toasted almond notes.

Palate
The full palate unveils subtle woody notes and a lovely mineratlity which continues into a lasting finish.

Storage

This Montrachet Grand Cru 2021 from Louis Latour can be laid down for about 10 to 15 years to bring out all its aromatic nuances.

To serve

For the best tasting, serve between 12 and 14°C.

Food and wine pairing

This white wine goes perfectly with shellfish (lobster), fish or foie gras.