Louis Latour : Bâtard-Montrachet Grand cru "Clos Poirier" 2022

Tasting characteristics and advice for Louis Latour’s 2022 Bâtard-Montrachet

Tasting

Color

The wine displays a pale yellow hue with bright highlights.

Nose

The bouquet reveals remarkable aromatic intensity, unveiling aromas of white peach, alongside notes of vanilla and hazelnut.

Palate

The attack is full-bodied and fresh, offering a generous texture enhanced by nuances of honey, acacia and fresh almond. The finish expresses a lovely minerality characteristic of this exceptional terroir.

Food and wine pairings

This white Grand Cru pairs harmoniously with seared scallops, monkfish with saffron, or lobster, which will elevate its aromatic richness.

Serving and cellaring

The 2022 Bâtard-Montrachet is ideally enjoyed at a temperature between 12 and 14°C. This wine has a cellaring potential of around 10 to 15 years.

A Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru of remarkable aromatic intensity

The estate

Founded in 1797 by Jean Latour in Aloxe-Corton, the Louis Latour House remains an essential benchmark in Burgundy viticulture. Now led by Louis-Fabrice Latour, representing the eleventh generation, this independent family-run House owns Burgundy’s largest Grand Cru estate, with 48 hectares of vines, including 27 hectares classified as Grand Cru. A pioneer in modernizing winemaking techniques in the 19th century, Louis Latour is notably distinguished by the creation of the prestigious Corton-Charlemagne.

The vineyard

Bâtard-Montrachet thrives on an exceptional terroir located in the heart of the Côte de Beaune, in the commune of Puligny-Montrachet. Clos Poirier occupies a central position within the Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru appellation, below the mythical Montrachet. This unique 85-are parcel stands out for its north-south vine orientation, a rare feature within the appellation. The vines, averaging 15 years of age, are rooted in clay-limestone soils and produce a controlled yield of 40 hectoliters per hectare. Harvesting is carried out by hand.

The vintage

The year 2022 proved to be a very good vintage in Burgundy, offering favorable conditions for crafting exceptional wines.

Winemaking and aging

The 2022 Bâtard-Montrachet benefits from traditional vinification in oak barrels, followed by full malolactic fermentation. Aging takes place over 8 to 10 months in 100% new barrels from the Louis Latour cooperage, crafted from French oak with a medium toast.

Grape variety

This white Grand Cru is made from 100% Chardonnay.