Louis Latour : Clos Vougeot Grand cru 2017

Characteristics and serving recommendations for Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 2017 by Louis Latour

Tasting

Appearance
Ruby color with garnet highlights.

Nose
The nose exudes savory notes of toast, licorice, and blackcurrant jelly.

Palate
Broad and generous on the palate, unfurling roasted notes, blackcurrant, and wild mint, carried by a very long finish.

Food and wine pairing

For the best experience, it is recommended to enjoy this wine with game, a ribeye steak, veal with morels, or Époisses.

Serving

For optimal enjoyment, serve this wine between 60.8°F and 62.6°F (16°C–17°C).

The refinement and richness of a red wine from Burgundy

Estate

The largest wine estate in Bourgogne, Domaine Louis Latour boasts a winemaking history spanning over 200 years. Spread across the finest Premier and Grand Cru plots from the Côte de Beaune to the Côte de Nuits, the 50-hectare vineyard of Domaine Louis Latour produces a range of wines from 130 appellations, each expressing with authenticity and finesse the characteristics of its terroir of origin.

Domaine Louis Latour has been actively committed since 1996 to a conscientious and environmentally respectful viticulture.

Vineyard

As early as the 12th century, Clos Vougeot, formerly owned by the Cistercian monks of Cîteaux, was dedicated to vine growing. Today, the Clos Vougeot wines represent the largest Grand Cru appellation in Bourgogne, with 52 hectares of vines and 80 different owners.

Winemaking and aging

100% malolactic fermentation in open vats. This is followed by aging in new French oak barrels for 10 to 12 months.

Grape variety

Pinot Noir (100%).