Louis Latour : Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru "Morgeot" 2022
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Description
Characteristics and Tasting Tips of Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Morgeot" Blanc 2022 de Louis Latour
Tasting
Color
The color displays a pale yellow hue with bright, luminous highlights.
Nose
The bouquet reveals delicate aromas of toasted almond and vanilla, creating a harmonious and expressive ensemble.
Palate
The attack is ample and round, unveiling indulgent notes of almond paste accompanied by hints of sap. The finish offers a long aromatic persistence.
Food and Wine Pairing
This Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru pairs perfectly with shellfish, fine fish, foie gras as well as goat cheeses.
Serving and Cellaring
This wine is best enjoyed at a temperature between 12 and 14°C, and can be cellared until around 2029.
A Premier Cru white from Burgundy combining richness and finesse
The Estate
Founded in 1797 by Jean Latour in Aloxe-Corton, this family-owned Burgundian house perpetuates a unique heritage combining cooperage and winemaking. Owner of 33 hectares including Corton Grands Crus, Louis Latour stands out thanks to its dual expertise inherited from its origins as a cooper. A pioneer in exports as early as 1815 and former supplier to European royal courts, the house remains a key reference for Burgundy wines since its establishment on rue des Tonnelliers in Beaune in 1867.
The Vineyard
The climat Morgeot is one of the most renowned Premier Crus of Chassagne-Montrachet, located on the Côte de Beaune. The Chardonnay vines, averaging 30 years of age, thrive on soils composed of clay and chalk. This particular geology gives the wine its characteristic minerality and aromatic complexity. The controlled yield of 40 hl/ha and manual harvesting ensure optimal grape quality.
Winemaking and Aging
Winemaking follows a traditional approach with fermentation in oak barrels and full malolactic fermentation. Aging takes place over 8 to 10 months in medium-toast French oak barrels, 50% of which are new wood, sourced from the Louis Latour cooperage. This method allows the development of aromatic complexity while preserving the expression of the terroir.
Grape Variety
100% Chardonnay, the emblematic grape variety of Burgundy's great White wines.
