Louis Latour : Echezeaux Grand cru 2021

Characteristics and Tasting Advice for the Echézeaux Grand Cru 2021 by Louis Latour

Tasting

Color
Beautiful ruby color.

Nose
The nose combines notes of mocha, coconut and undergrowth.

Palate
Supple, the palate reveals aromas of blackcurrant and liquorice supported by a delicate balance of freshness and persistence.

Food and Wine Pairings

This Grand Cru pairs perfectly with roast leg of lamb, a rib of beef, game or matured cheeses.

Service and Cellaring

This wine is best served at 16 to 17°C and can be cellared until around 2037.

The liveliness and precision of a red Grand Cru from Burgundy

The Estate

Founded in 1797 by the Latour family, this Burgundian domaine has remained independent and family-owned for over two centuries. Historically located in Aloxe-Corton in the Côte de Beaune, Louis Latour is today the largest Grand Cru domaine of the Côte d'Or. The estate is still managed by the Latour family, perpetuating the tradition of passing down the given name Louis from generation to generation, reflecting an ancestral expertise combining cooperage and exceptional Burgundian viticulture.

The Vineyard

This Echézeaux comes from a superb parcel located above the Clos Vougeot, between Vosne-Romanée and Vougeot in the Côte de Nuits. Formerly owned by the Cîteaux Abbey, this terroir features diverse and complex soils composed of clay, limestone and gravel, with an east-facing exposure. The vines, averaging 40 years of age, produce a controlled yield of 35 hectolitres per hectare, hand-harvested to preserve the quality of the grapes.

Vinification and Ageing

Traditional vinification takes place in open vats with complete malolactic fermentation. The ageing lasts 10 to 12 months in 100% new French oak barrels from the Louis Latour cooperage with medium toast, giving the wine its harmonious structure and great ageing potential.

Grape variety

100% pinot noir