Louis Latour : Vosne-Romanée 1er cru "Les Petits Monts" 2018

Characteristics and tasting tips for Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru "Les Petits Monts" 2018 by Louis Latour

Tasting

Appearance
Dark color with garnet highlights, dense and bright.

Nose
Intense nose of clove, violet, and blackcurrant.

Palate
Generous palate with delicious notes of Morello cherry, licorice, and blackcurrant. Silky tannins, minty finish.

Food and wine pairing

This Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru pairs perfectly with boeuf mironton, rabbit with chanterelles, or furred game accompanied by lingonberries. It also elevates Soumaintrain cheese at the end of the meal.

Serving

This wine is best enjoyed at a temperature between 59 and 63°F.

An ample and intense red Premier Cru from Burgundy

The estate

Founded in 1797 by Jean Latour in Beaune, Louis Latour remains a family-run estate now led by the eleventh generation. Established in Burgundy over 50 hectares, it is the largest Grand Cru estate in the Côte d'Or, owning exceptional plots in the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. A pioneer of modern winemaking techniques since the 19th century, the house blends innovation and tradition, preserving its historic cellars while maintaining its family independence.

The vineyard

The "Les Petits Monts" plot is located in the upper part of the Vosne-Romanée hillside, benefiting from iron- and clay-rich soils particularly favorable to Pinot Noir. The vines, averaging 30 years of age, thrive on this northern Nuits-Saint-Georges terroir where geological conditions allow for the optimal expression of the Burgundian varietal. Hand harvesting and controlled yields at 38 hl/ha ensure exceptional grape quality.

Winemaking and aging

Fermentation takes place in open vats with full malolactic fermentation. Aging lasts 10 to 12 months in medium-toast French oak barrels, with 40% new barrels from the Louis Latour cooperage. This considerate approach preserves the fruit expression while providing the structure required for this fine wine built to age.

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir, the emblematic grape of Burgundy, which finds a particularly refined and complex expression in the terroirs of Vosne-Romanée.