Louis Latour : Chambolle-Musigny 1er cru "Les Charmes" 2017

Tasting advice for Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru "Les Charmes" 2018 from Domaine Louis Latour

Tasting

Appearance
Dark color with garnet highlights.

Nose
Expressive nose combining black cherry, toast, and clove.

Palate
The palate is velvety and fresh, driven by persistent notes of blackcurrant, licorice, and mocha.

Food and wine pairings
This Premier Cru from Chambolle-Musigny pairs beautifully with characterful dishes such as duck parmentier with truffles, woodcock salmis, roasted capon, or wild boar with lingonberries. It also pairs well with creamy cheeses like Brillat-Savarin.

Serving
Serve between 59 and 63°F.

The vibrancy and velvety touch of a Burgundy Premier Cru

The estate
The Louis Latour estate, founded over two centuries ago, is an emblematic figure of Burgundy winegrowing. It spans 50 hectares, a significant portion of which is classified as Premier and Grand Cru, from the Côte de Beaune to the Côte de Nuits. Still independent, it combines family tradition, innovation, and environmental respect, with a strong commitment to sustainable viticulture since 1996. The house also has its own cooperage, ensuring complete control over barrel aging.

The vineyard
The “Les Charmes” plot, located within the Chambolle-Musigny appellation, lies on poor limestone soil. This historic climat, once low in fertility and sparsely vegetated, owes its name to its arid appearance. This terroir brings finesse and depth to the wines, in a delicate and quintessentially Burgundian style.

Winemaking and aging
Fermentation follows the traditional method in open vats, followed by 10 to 12 months of aging in French oak barrels from the estate’s cooperage, 40% of which are new. This meticulous care gives the wine an elegant structure and great aromatic complexity.

Grape variety
100% Pinot Noir