Louis Latour : Bâtard-Montrachet Grand cru 2018

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of Louis Latour Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2018

Tasting

Appearance
Brilliant, the appearance captivates with its golden hue.

Nose
The nose combines fragrances of yellow peach and brioche.

Palate
Round and generous, the palate reveals notes of vanilla and marzipan throughout the tasting, stretching into a beautifully saline finish.

Food and wine pairings

This grand cru white pairs perfectly with pan-seared scallops, a refined fish such as monkfish with saffron, or even lobster thermidor to highlight its aromatic richness.

Serving and aging

This wine is ideally served at a temperature between 12 and 14°C and can be cellared until around 2033.

A great white Burgundy with freshness and beautiful structure

The estate

Founded in 1797 by Jean Latour in Aloxe-Corton, the Louis Latour House continues a family heritage that began in 1731 in Burgundy cooperage. Under the direction of Louis-Fabrice Latour since 1999, this independent estate owns the largest collection of Grands Crus in the Côte d'Or, particularly on Corton Grèves and Bressandes. True to the Burgundian terroir, it has extended its influence to Chablis and Beaujolais, preserving its traditional expertise and historic cooperage.

The vineyard

The Bâtard-Montrachet flourishes on an 11.86-hectare vineyard located between Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet. This grand cru benefits from an eastern exposure on slopes where gravelly soil rests on a clay base. The vines, averaging 40 years old, are rooted in this exceptional terroir renowned for the remarkable expression of Chardonnay.

Winemaking and aging

Hand harvesting precedes complete vinification in oak barrels, where both alcoholic and malolactic fermentations take place. Aging lasts for 8 to 12 months in 100% new barrels, crafted by the Louis Latour cooperage from medium-toast French oak.

Grape variety

Chardonnay (100%).