Louis Latour : Volnay Village 2021

Characteristics and tasting advice for the 2021 Volnay by Louis Latour

Tasting

Color
Beautiful ruby color.

Nose
The bouquet is distinguished by its remarkable intensity, unveiling characteristic licorice aromas accompanied by roasted mocha notes that bring a gourmet dimension to the whole.

Palate
On the palate, this wine captivates with its breadth and smooth texture. Cassis flavors intertwine harmoniously with the licorice notes previously perceived on the nose, offering a finish with superb aromatic persistence.

Food and wine pairings

This Volnay pairs perfectly with suckling pig and veal shank, enhancing these meats with its elegant structure. It also pairs wonderfully with aged cheeses, creating delicious combinations.

Serving and ageing

To fully reveal its aromas, this wine is best enjoyed at a temperature between 14 and 15°C. Its ageing potential extends until around 2028, allowing a harmonious evolution of its flavor qualities.

The expression and refinement of a Red wine from Burgundy

The estate

Founded in 1797 by Jean Latour, La Maison Louis Latour has been perpetuating ancestral know-how for over two centuries. Owner of 33 hectares of exceptional vineyards in Burgundy, including Grands Crus in Corton, the Latour family still manages this historic house. Their unique cooperage expertise gives them exceptional mastery of ageing, since their establishment on Rue des Tonnelliers in 1867.

The vineyard

The village of Volnay occupies a privileged position on a promontory overlooking the Burgundy plain, near Pommard. The vines, averaging 30 years old, thrive on clay-limestone soils, benefiting from an exceptional terroir. Hand-harvesting and controlled yields of 40 hl/ha guarantee optimal grape quality.

Winemaking and ageing

Traditional winemaking in open vats, followed by a complete malolactic fermentation. Ageing takes place over 10 to 12 months in French oak barrels from the Louis Latour cooperage, with 15% new wood and medium toast, thus preserving the pure expression of the terroir.

Grape variety

This wine is made exclusively from Pinot Noir, the emblematic grape variety of Burgundy, which here reveals all its finesse and elegance characteristic of the Volnay appellation.