Louis Latour : Clos Vougeot Grand cru 2013

Characteristics and tasting advice for Clos Vougeot Grand cru 2013 by Louis Latour

Tasting

Appearance
The wine displays a beautiful ruby hue.

Nose
Woody notes mingle with blackcurrant, undergrowth, and mocha in a broad and powerful bouquet.

Palate
The palate combines elegance and subtle tannins with delicious licorice aromas.

The refinement and complexity of a Clos Vougeot red wine

Estate

The largest wine estate in Burgundy, Louis Latour boasts a winemaking history spanning over 200 years. Spread across the finest Premier and Grand Cru parcels from the Côte de Beaune to the Côte de Nuits, the 50-hectare vineyard of Domaine Louis Latour produces a range of wines from 130 appellations, each authentically and elegantly expressing the characteristics of its original terroir.

Since 1996, Domaine Louis Latour has been actively committed to environmentally conscious and sustainable viticulture.

Vineyard

Since the 12th century, Clos Vougeot, formerly owned by the Cistercian monks of Cîteaux, has been dedicated to vine cultivation. Today, Clos Vougeot wines represent the largest Grand Cru appellation in Burgundy, with 52 hectares of vines and 80 different owners.

Vinification and aging

100% malolactic fermentation in open vats, followed by aging in new French oak barrels for 10 to 12 months.

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir.