Louis Latour : Volnay 1er cru "En Chevret" 2015

A rich and well-balanced Volnay Premier Cru wine

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 2015 "En Chevret" is a Volnay 1er cru wine made from around 25-year-old vines that rest on clay-limestone soils. Located to the south of Beaune and close to Pommard, this climat "En Chevret" is known for its exceptional terroir, its optimal sun exposure and the elegance of its wines.

Vinification and ageing

Once the grapes have been harvested by hand, fermentation is carried out in a traditional manner in open vats with 100% malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged for 10 to 12 months in French oak barrels (35% of which are new), stemming from the Louis Latour cooperage.

The blend

Pinot Noir (100%).

Volnay 1er cru "En Chevret" 2015 by Louis Latour: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Colour
Bright, with a beautiful ruby colour.

Nose
The complex nose harmoniously blends fragrances of red fruit, undergrowth and liquorice.

Palate
The full palate is seduced by this wine’s structure, its fine tannins and its beautiful length.

Cellaring

This red Burgundy wine can be cellared until around 2030.

Food and wine pairing

This Volnay 1er cru wine will complement a veal chop served with cream and morels, game or mature cheeses.

Service

For an optimal tasting, serve between 15 and 17°C.