Louis Latour : Aloxe-Corton 1er cru "Les Chaillots" 2017

Tasting advice for Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru "Les Chaillots" 2017 from Domaine Louis Latour

Tasting

Appearance
Deep ruby color.

Nose
Complex nose interweaving black cherry, coffee, forest floor notes, and a touch of licorice.

Palate
Supple, velvety palate with elegant substance, lifted by delicate oak and already well-integrated tannins.

Food and wine pairings
This Premier Cru from Burgundy pairs beautifully with roasted poultry, game birds, or aged hard cheeses.

Serving and cellaring
Serve between 59 and 63°F.

A Burgundy red wine combining aromatic finesse with a silky texture

The estate
Founded in Beaune in 1797, the Louis Latour estate is still owned by the same family, now in its eleventh generation. With 50 hectares in the Côte d’Or, it holds the largest collection of Burgundy grands crus. Renowned for its ability to blend tradition and innovation, Louis Latour has showcased its exceptional terroirs through precise winemaking and its own facilities, including its cooperage and historic cellars.

The vineyard
The “Les Chaillots” parcel is located in the commune of Aloxe-Corton, in the Côte de Beaune. Its name echoes the stony nature of its soils, composed of clay, sand, and alluvial gravel. The vines, averaging 35 years of age, produce a concentrated and elegant wine, true to this renowned climat.

Winemaking and aging
The grapes are harvested by hand, then traditionally vinified in open vats. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in full. Aging lasts 10 to 12 months in French oak barrels, 35% of which are new, from the estate’s cooperage.

Grape variety
100% Pinot Noir