Louis Latour : Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand cru "Les Quatre Journaux" 2023

Characteristics and Tasting Notes for the Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru "Les Quatre Journaux" 2023 Louis Latour

Tasting Color
The color reveals a magnificent ruby red hue.
Nose
The nose reveals great aromatic complexity, exuding subtle blackcurrant aromas mingled with delicate notes of undergrowth.
Palate
Full-bodied and wonderfully fresh, the palate offers a vibrant fruity expression carried by aromas of morello cherry and blackcurrant. The whole is perfectly balanced by an elegant structure.
Food and Wine Pairing

This grand cru pairs beautifully with rich dishes and game meats, such as lièvre à la royale or a duck parmentier with truffles. It will also enhance well-aged cheeses, such as the famous Cîteaux.

Service and Storage

To fully appreciate the Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru "Les Quatre Journaux" 2023, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 16 and 17°C. With remarkable aging potential, this wine can be cellared and enjoyed until around 2058.

Other Characteristics

This vintage has been praised by critics, earning a score of 95/100 from Wine Spectator magazine.

The Elegance and Complexity of a Burgundy Grand Cru

The Estate

Officially founded in 1797, the House of Louis Latour is a true institution in Burgundy, France. Based in Aloxe-Corton, it now owns the largest grand cru estate in the region. Currently headed by Florent Latour, the estate stands out for its pioneering commitment to sustainable viticulture and for owning its own cooperage. Combining respect for family tradition with a spirit of innovation, the estate crafts wines that precisely express the richness of their terroirs.

The Vineyard

The Les Quatre Journaux plot spans 0.8 hectares within the prestigious Romanée-Saint-Vivant appellation. Ideally exposed to the southwest, the vines, averaging around thirty years old, thrive on iron-rich clay soils. This distinctive terroir gives the grapes a distinctive minerality and complexity.

Winemaking and Aging

The Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru "Les Quatre Journaux" 2023 is crafted using rigorous traditional methods. After hand-harvesting, fermentation takes place in open vats with indigenous yeasts, accompanied by manual punching down. Skin contact is deliberately limited to preserve the delicacy of the fruit. Following complete malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged for 10 to 12 months. This aging takes place entirely in new French oak barrels with a medium toast, crafted by the estate's own cooperage.

Grape Variety

100% Pinot Noir