Louis Latour : Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru "Clos Saint Jean" 2022

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru "Clos Saint Jean" 2022 from Louis Latour

Tasting

Color
The color displays a pale yellow hue with brilliant golden highlights.

Nose
The nose reveals aromas of toasted bread accompanied by delicate notes of Muscat grape.

Palate
On the palate, this wine seduces with its breadth and roundness. Aromas of honey and acacia unfold with remarkable freshness, leading to a sapid, persistent finish.

Food and wine pairings

This Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru pairs perfectly with grilled lobster, sauced fish dishes, or poultry with morels.

Serving and cellaring

It is recommended to serve this wine at a temperature between 10 and 12°C. This wine can be enjoyed until around 2029.

A white Burgundy Premier Cru with complex aromas and a remarkable finish

The estate

Created in 1797 by Jean Latour in Aloxe-Corton, the Louis Latour estate has remained an independent family property for over two centuries. Situated in Burgundy over 50 hectares, it is the largest domaine of Grands Crus in the Côte d'Or, with emblematic plots such as Corton Grèves and Bressandes. This dual expertise in winemaking and cooperage, combined with their staunch independence, distinguishes Louis Latour in the contemporary Burgundian landscape.

The vineyard

The "Clos Saint-Jean" lies south of the woods of Chassagne-Montrachet, mid-slope on a clay-limestone terroir. This historic plot was once the property of the Benedictine abbey of Saint-Jean-le-Grand, founded before the year 1000. The vines, averaging 35 years old, benefit from a controlled yield of 50 hl/ha and are hand-harvested.

Winemaking and aging

Vinification follows a traditional process in oak barrels with full malolactic fermentation. Aging takes place over 8 to 10 months in French oak barrels from the Louis Latour cooperage, of which 25% are new, with medium toast.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay.