Louis Latour - Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2020 (750ml)

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Producer	Louis Latour
Country	France
Region	Burgundy
Subregion	Corton
Varietal	Chardonnay
Vintage	2020
Sku	114702
Size	750ml

Louis Latour Description

Description

After the ravages of the phylloxera epidemic at the end of the 19th century the Latour family took the then unusual decision to tear up the dead Aligoté and Pinot Noir vines and replace them with Chardonnay. This decision leads them to create one of Burgundy's most celebrated white whites.

Today the Latour family owns 10.5 hectares which makes them the biggest owner in the appellation. The Latour's Corton-Charlemagne vineyards are located on a prime section of the Corton hillside where the south-easterly aspect ensures maximum exposure to the sun. The fruit is harvested as late as possible to guarantee maximum ripeness.

Vinification & Ageing

Fermentation
Traditional in oak barrels with complete malolactic fermentation
Ageing
8 to 10 months ageing in oak barrels, 100% new
Barrels
Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted

Wine tasting

Tasting Note
Our Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2020 reveals a pale gold hue. Round and generous, its nose reveals aromas of grilled almonds and vanilla. It presents a beautiful amplitude in mouth exposing a melted woody and a mineral final. Very good persistence. Although very flattering in its youth, this wine deserves a few years in the cellar to reach its peak.
Food Pairing
Shellfish - lobster - foie gras - fish - mature cheeses

Press review

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2020 - James Suckling - 97/100 pts
Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2020 - Burghound.com - 91-94/100 pts
Corton-Charlemagne Grand cru 2020 - The World of Fine Wine - 97/100 pts
Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2020 - La Revue du Vin de France - 94-95/100 pts
Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2020 - Wine Enthusiast - 94-95/100 pts
Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2020 - Wine Spectator Insider - August 2022 - 95/100