Louis Latour : Chambertin Grand cru "Cuvée Héritiers Latour" 2022

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of Chambertin Grand cru "Cuvée Héritiers Latour" 2022 by Louis Latour

Tasting

Appearance
The wine displays a stunning, brilliant ruby color.

Nose
Generous and complex, the bouquet reveals notes of undergrowth and cherries.

Palate
The attack is fresh and ample, revealing nuances of cherry and mocha. The elegant structure is supported by silky tannins that carry through to a remarkably long finish.

Food and wine pairings

This grand cru pairs perfectly with venison stew or sautéed doe with pepper accompanied by celery purée. It also beautifully enhances a perfectly matured Soumaintrain cheese.

Serving and cellaring

Chambertin Grand cru "Cuvée Héritiers Latour" 2022 is ideally enjoyed at a temperature of 16-17°C. This wine for aging can evolve harmoniously until around 2037.

A Burgundy red wine from the heart of the Côte de Nuits

The estate

Established in 1797 by Jean Latour in Beaune, Louis Latour draws its roots from a Burgundian family tradition dating back to 1731. Now led by the eleventh generation of the Latour family, the house maintains the custom that each head bears the first name Louis. A pioneer in modern winemaking techniques since the 19th century, the estate cultivates exceptional vineyards in the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits. Its historic Beaune cellars preserve two centuries of winegrowing expertise, combining innovation with respect for ancestral traditions.

The vineyard

The Chambertin appellation is located at the heart of the Grands Crus of the Côte de Nuits, on a remarkable terroir renowned for its unique geological richness. The Latour family owns 0.81 hectare in a single plot, closer to Latricières than to Clos de Bèze. The vines, averaging 35 years old, are rooted in Bajocian clay subsoil topped with shallow limestone soils mixed with gravel and clay.

Winemaking and aging

Hand-harvested before traditional vinification in open vats, followed by complete malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged for 10 to 12 months in 100% new French oak barrels from the Louis Latour cooperage, with a medium toast, bringing structure and complexity to the wine.

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir.