Louis Latour : Chambertin Grand cru "Cuvée Héritiers Latour" 2021

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of Chambertin Grand Cru "Cuvée Héritiers Latour" 2021 by Louis Latour

Tasting

Appearance
Brilliant, the color displays a beautiful ruby hue.

Nose
Blackcurrant, raspberry, and mint are among the fragrances intertwining in a rich and generous bouquet.

Palate
The palate delights with its silky texture and notes of licorice and toasted hazelnut.

Food and wine pairings

This grand cru pairs perfectly with venison stew or sautéed doe with pepper, served alongside celery purée. It also wonderfully complements a well-matured Soumaintrain cheese.

Serving and cellaring

Chambertin Grand Cru "Cuvée Héritiers Latour" is best enjoyed at a temperature of 16-17°C. This age-worthy wine can evolve harmoniously until around 2036.

The richness and precision of a Burgundy red wine

The estate

Established in 1797 by Jean Latour in Beaune, Louis Latour draws its roots from a Burgundian family tradition dating back to 1731. Now led by the eleventh generation of the Latour family, the estate upholds the custom where each head of the house is named Louis. A pioneer of modern winemaking techniques as early as the 19th century, the domaine cultivates exceptional vineyards in the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits. Its historic Beaune cellars preserve two centuries of winemaking expertise, combining innovation with respect for ancestral traditions.

The vineyard

The Chambertin appellation is located at the heart of the Grands Crus of the Côte de Nuits, on an exceptional terroir renowned for its unique geological richness. The Latour family owns 0.81 hectares in a single plot, closer to Latricières than to Clos de Bèze. The vines, averaging 35 years old, are rooted in Bajocian clay subsoil covered with shallow limestone soils mixed with gravel and clay.

Winemaking and aging

Manual harvesting precedes traditional vinification in open vats, followed by complete malolactic fermentation. Aging takes place over 10 to 12 months in 100% new French oak barrels from the Louis Latour cooperage, with medium toasting, bringing structure and complexity to the wine.

Grape variety

100% pinot noir.