Louis Latour : Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru "Les Chenevottes" 2021

Characteristics and Tasting Advice for Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru "Les Chenevottes" 2022 Louis Latour

Tasting

Color
Beautiful pale yellow and luminous.

Nose
The nose entices with notes of toasted hazelnut and mocha.

Palate
Ample, the palate combines roundness and freshness with delicious aromas of honey, almond and white fruits.

Food and Wine Pairings

This Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru pairs perfectly with scallop tartare, seafood, delicate fish or goat cheese.

Serving and Cellaring

This wine should be served ideally at a temperature of 12 to 14°C, and can be cellared and enjoyed until around 2028.

The richness and balance of a white Burgundy Premier Cru

The Estate

Created in 1797 by Jean Latour, the Maison Louis Latour continues a Burgundian family tradition begun in 1731. An independent estate run by the Latour family, it is the largest Grand Cru estate in the Côte d'Or with iconic parcels in Corton, Romanée-Saint-Vivant and Chambertin. Historically based in Aloxe-Corton, the Maison spans the Côte de Beaune and the Côte de Nuits. Its uniqueness lies in the unique union of cooperage and viticulture, preserving artisanal expertise passed down through eight generations in Burgundy.

The Vineyard

The "Les Chenevottes" climat is located slightly higher on the hill than the Grand Cru Le Montrachet, in the appellation Chassagne-Montrachet. This terroir bears remarkable similarities to Le Montrachet in its clay-limestone soil composition, southern exposure and aromatic profile. The name "Chenevottes" comes from the Old French "cheneve," meaning hemp, as this plot was once a hemp field. The vines, averaging 35 years of age, are grown on this exceptional terroir with a controlled yield of 40 hl/ha and a manual harvest.

Winemaking and Aging

Winemaking in oak barrels with complete malolactic fermentation. Aging takes place for 8 to 10 months in French oak barrels with medium toast, 50% of which are new, sourced from the Louis Latour cooperage. This method preserves the expression of the terroir while imparting an elegant structure to the wine.

Grape Variety

This wine is made exclusively from Chardonnay, the emblematic grape variety of Burgundy’s great white wines.