Louis Latour : Echezeaux Grand cru 2014

A rich and delicate Echezeaux Grand Cru

The estate

Founded in 1797, Maison Louis Latour is currently managed by the family’s 11th generation, headed by Louis-Fabrice Latour. As a wine merchant and producer, Maison Louis Latour owns the largest estate of Grands Crus in Burgundy.

The vineyard

Louis Latour's 2014 Echezeaux Grand Cru comprises grapes that stem from a parcel located above Clos Vougeot, an iconic site in the Côte de Nuits. Formerly owned by the Abbey of Cîteaux, this terroir located between Vosne-Romanée and Vougeot produces Echezeaux wines that are known for their finesse, structure and exceptional ageing potential. The vines are 40 years old on average and are planted on clay, chalk and gravel subsoils.

Vinification and ageing

Once the grapes have been harvested by hand, fermentation is carried out in the traditional way in open vats with 100% malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged for 10 to 12 months in French oak barrels (100% new) from the cooperage of the Maison Louis Latour.

The blend

Pinot Noir (100%).

Louis Latour Echezeaux Grand Cru 2014: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Colour
A beautiful ruby red colour with garnet highlights.

Nose
The ample and elegant nose gives off delicious fruity (cherry, raspberry) and spicy fragrances.

Palate
This full and suave wine seduces the palate with its elegance, its freshness as well as its fruity and roasted aromas. The finish is persistent and delicious.

Cellaring

This red Burgundy wine can be kept in the cellar until about 2029.

Food and wine pairing

Roast lamb, rib of beef, game or mature cheeses will complement this Echezeaux wine.

Service

For an optimal tasting, serve between 16 and 17°C.