Louis Latour - Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot 2018 (750ml)

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Producer	Louis Latour
Country	France
Region	Bourgogne
Subregion	Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru
Varietal	Pinot Noir
Vintage	2018
Sku	119035
Size	750ml
ABV	12.50%

Louis Latour Description

Maison Louis Latour is one of the most highly-respected négociant-éléveurs in Burgundy. Maison Louis Latour is the producer of some of the finest Burgundian wines but has also pioneered the production of fine wines from outside Burgundy's confines. These wines from the Ardèche and the Côteaux de Verdon are slowly gaining esteem for their unmatchable quality outside Burgundy.

All the grapes from the vineyards owned by the Latour family are vinified and aged in the attractive cuverie of Chateau Corton Grancey in Aloxe-Corton. The winery was the first purpose-built cuverie in France and remains the oldest still functioning. A unique railway system with elevators allows the entire wine-making process to be achieved by the use of gravity. This eliminates the threat of oxidation from unnecessary pumping of the must. Since 1985, Louis Latour has been selling the wines of its own vineyards under the name Domaine Louis Latour.

Louis Latour has been a leader in environmentally responsible winemaking for over 15 years. Louis Latour has had ISO 14001 accreditation for Environmental Management Systems since 2003 and has been part of the European association FARRE since 1998- a group of like-minded companies who seek to develop and promote sustainable methods of agriculture.

Description

Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Morgeot" has a southeast exposure mid-slope. "Morgeot" is a hamlet of Chassagne-Montrachet. Vines have been planted here since the Abbot of Maizières decided to clear and plant the territory of Morgeot in the 15th century. Only a quarter of the Premier Cru of this appellation are planted with Pinot Noir. The red wines of Morgeot are balanced and sometimes a little firm in their youth, but patience will be greatly rewarded.

Vinification & Ageing

Fermentation
Traditional in open vats
Ageing
10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, XX% new
Barrels
Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted

Wine tasting

Tasting Note
Cherry and blackcurrant aromas. Well-structured and balanced in the mouth. To keep for 6-8 years.
Food Pairing
Tournedos - roasted leg of lamb - "coq au vin" - Brie cheese.

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