Louis Latour : Corton Grand cru "Perrières" 2015

Characteristics and tasting tips for Corton Grand Cru "Perrières" 2015 by Louis Latour

Appearance
Dark color with garnet highlights.

Nose
The nose reveals intense, elegant, and floral aromas, with a subtle hint of licorice.

Palate

The wine shows breadth and a velvety texture on the palate, offering flavors of cherry, chlorophyll, and a splendidly fresh finish.

Cellaring potential
To keep until 2030–2035.

A fresh and persistent red wine from Corton Grand Cru

The estate

The largest winegrowing estate in Burgundy, Louis Latour boasts a winemaking history of over 200 years. Spread across the finest Premier and Grand Cru plots 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 that each express with authenticity and refinement the characteristics of their original terroir.

This illustrious Burgundy estate has been actively committed since 1996 to a mindful, environmentally respectful viticulture.

Vineyard

This Grand Cru "Perrières" cuvée is a Corton wine from the "Perrières" climat located on the Corton Grand Cru hill at 273 meters of altitude. Facing southeast, these old vines are grown on brown and red clay soils.

Winemaking and aging

Traditional open-vat fermentation, 100% malolactic. Aged 10 to 12 months in oak barrels (50% new) from the Louis Latour cooperage.

Blend

Pinot Noir (100%).