Louis Latour : Vosne-Romanée 1er cru "Les Chaumes" 2021

Louis Latour produces a full and silky Vosne-Romanée 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 2021 cuvée is a Vosne-Romanée wine from the "Les Chaumes" plot located at the same altitude as the village of Vosne-Romanée and north of Nuits-Saint-Georges. The vines are grown on iron-based soil. The term "Chaumes" indicates that this was unplanted land before it became a vineyard.

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 open vats. 10-12 months of ageing in oak casks, of which 40% were new.

Blend

Pinot noir (100%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Vosne-Romanée 1er cru "Les Chaumes" 2021 from Louis Latour

Tasting

Colour
The colour is of a very dark ruby red.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet is intense, enticing with its licorice, mocha and undergrowth notes.

Palate
Full and silky, the palate expresses more pronounced aromas of liquorice and undergrowth that stretch to a long and enduring finish.

Storage

This Burgundy wine can be laid down until around 2031 to release 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 red meats, game and ripe cheeses.