Louis Latour : Château Corton Grancey Grand cru 2019

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of Château Corton Grancey Grand cru 2019 by Louis Latour

Tasting

Nose
The nose is both lively and complex, revealing aromas of raspberry, licorice, and a subtle hint of nutmeg.

Palate
The palate offers beautiful tannic suppleness, carried by notes of red fruits and an elegant oakiness. The finish is long and powerful, unveiling the wine’s full depth and aromatic richness.

Serving and Cellaring

For optimal tasting, serve between 16 and 17°C. This Burgundy red wine can be cellared until around 2034.

Food and Wine Pairings

This wine pairs beautifully with wild boar with black cherries, duck à l’orange, roasted quail, grilled ribeye steak, or aged cheeses.

The power and depth of a great Burgundy red grand cru

The estate

Founded in 1797, Louis Latour is now represented by the 11th generation, headed by Louis-Fabrice Latour. As a négociant-éleveur, Louis Latour owns the largest Grand Cru estate in Burgundy.

The vineyard

The Latour family acquired the château on the Route des Cortons in 1891, which until then belonged to the Grancey family. Produced only in exceptional years, this Château Corton Grancey Grand cru by Louis Latour is made from grapes sourced from five climats (Bressandes, Perrières, Grèves, Clos du Roi, and Chaumes). Averaging 40 years old, these vineyards are planted on marl and limestone soils characteristic of the Corton appellation.

Winemaking and Aging

After manual harvesting, fermentation is carried out traditionally in open vats with 100% malolactic fermentation. Aging lasts 10 to 12 months in French oak barrels (35% new) from Louis Latour’s own cooperage.

Blend

Pinot Noir (100%).