Louis Latour : Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru "Cailleret" 2023

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of Louis Latour Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Cailleret" 2023

Tasting

Appearance
Brilliant, the wine displays a beautiful golden hue.

Nose
The nose reveals notes of brioche and yellow peach.

Palate
Full-bodied and rich, the palate captivates with notes of almond, fresh apricot, and a lively, persistent finish.

Food and Wine Pairings

This Burgundy white wine pairs ideally with charcuterie, fish, shellfish, or goat cheese.

A floral and smoky Chassagne-Montrachet white wine

The estate

The largest wine estate in Burgundy, Louis Latour boasts a winemaking history spanning over 200 years. Spread across the finest plots in Premier and Grand Cru vineyards from the Côte de Beaune to the Côte de Nuits, the estate’s 50-hectare vineyard produces a range of wines from 130 appellations, each authentically and elegantly expressing the characteristics of its original terroir.

A renowned Burgundy estate, Louis Latour has been actively committed to sustainable and environmentally conscious viticulture since 1996.

The vineyard

This "Cailleret" cuvée is a Chassagne-Montrachet wine from a hillside vineyard with rocky soils filled with stones. The name Cailleret comes from the Burgundian term "Caille," meaning stones.

Winemaking and aging

Traditional fermentation in oak barrels from the estate’s cooperage with full malolactic fermentation. Aged for 8 to 10 months in oak barrels (50% new).

Blend

Chardonnay (100%).