Louis Latour : Chambolle-Musigny 1er cru "Les Chatelots" 2018

Characteristics and tasting advice for Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru "Les Chatelots" 2018 by Louis Latour

Tasting

Appearance
Deep color with garnet highlights

Nose
The nose exudes spicy notes, clove and licorice.

Palate
The palate charms with silky tannins, licorice-driven aromas and a minty finish.

Food and wine pairings

This Premier Cru pairs perfectly with duck and truffle shepherd’s pie, roasted capon or a woodcock salmis. It also elegantly accompanies wild boar with lingonberries or Brillat-Savarin cheese.

Serving

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

The richness and elegance of a Burgundy Premier Cru

The estate

Founded in 1797 by Jean Latour in Aloxe-Corton, Louis Latour remains an independent family-owned estate led since 1999 by Louis-Fabrice Latour, representing the 11th generation. The largest owner of Grands Crus in the Côte d'Or with emblematic parcels such as Corton and Chevalier-Montrachet, this Burgundian house extends across the Côte d'Or, Chablis and Beaujolais. Its uniqueness lies in a strategy focused exclusively on Burgundy expansion and maintaining accessible prices despite exceptional land appreciation.

The vineyard

The climat "Les Chatelots" takes its name from the Latin "Castellum" meaning water reservoir. Located within the Chambolle-Musigny appellation, this limestone terroir spans a village in the Côte de Nuits with 180 hectares of vines and 24 Premiers Crus. The clay-limestone soils lend the wines a delicately perfumed and harmonious signature, characteristic of this renowned appellation.

Winemaking and aging

Traditional vinification in open vats with complete malolactic fermentation. Aging takes place for 10 to 12 months in French oak barrels from the Louis Latour cooperage, with 40% new oak and a medium toast, allowing the wine to develop complexity while preserving the expression of its terroir.

Grape variety

Pinot Noir (100%).