Louis Latour : Chambolle-Musigny 1er cru "Les Charmes" 2018

Tasting Tips for Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru "Les Charmes" 2018 from Domaine Louis Latour

Tasting
Color
The color presents delicate garnet reflections, clear and bright.

Nose
The nose, complex and deep, expresses notes of black cherry, toasted bread, and clove.

Palate
The palate charms with its balance between freshness and creaminess, as well as its aromas of blackcurrant, licorice, and mocha.

Food and Wine Pairings
This Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru pairs wonderfully with characterful dishes such as duck parmentier with truffles, woodcock salmi, roasted capon, or wild boar with cranberries. It also pairs well with creamy cheeses like Brillat-Savarin.

Serving and Aging
Serve between 15 and 17°C. This wine can age in the cellar until around 2028.

An Intense, Silky, and Distinguished Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru

The Estate
The Louis Latour estate, founded over two centuries ago, is an iconic figure of Burgundy viticulture. It spans 50 hectares, with a significant portion classified as Premier and Grand Crus, from the Côte de Beaune to the Côte de Nuits. Still independent, it combines family tradition, innovation, and environmental respect, with a strong commitment to sustainable viticulture since 1996. The estate also has its own cooperage, ensuring complete control over the aging process.

The Vineyard
The "Les Charmes" plot, located in the Chambolle-Musigny appellation, rests on poor limestone soil. This historic climate, once infertile and sparsely vegetated, owes its name to its arid appearance. This terroir brings finesse and depth to the wines, in a delicate and typically Burgundian style.

Vinification and Aging
Fermentation is conducted using the traditional method in open vats, followed by aging for 10 to 12 months in French oak barrels from the estate's cooperage, 40% of which are new. This particular care gives the wine an elegant structure and great aromatic complexity.

Grape Variety
100% Pinot Noir