Louis Latour : Clos Vougeot Grand cru 2021

Characteristics and tasting advice for Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 2021 by Louis Latour

Tasting

Appearance
The wine displays an intense, brilliant ruby color.

Nose
The bouquet reveals beautiful aromatic complexity, blending cherry, clove, and hints of mocha.

Palate
On the palate, the texture is round and silky, supported by supple tannins. The finish, marked by a note of licorice, offers great persistence.

Food and wine pairings
Game, rib of beef, braised lamb, veal with morels, or cheeses such as Époisses or Langres make for refined pairings.

Serving and cellaring
This wine should be enjoyed between 16 and 17°C and can be cellared until around 2041.

The structure and balance of a Burgundy red wine

Estate

The largest wine estate in Burgundy, Domaine Louis Latour boasts a winemaking history of over 200 years. Spread across the finest plots in Premier and Grand Crus 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 expressing with authenticity and refinement the characteristics of their original terroir.

Domaine Louis Latour has been actively committed since 1996 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.