Louis Latour : Corton Grand cru "Perrières" 2016

Characteristics and tasting tips for Corton Grand Cru "Perrières" 2016 by Louis Latour

Appearance
Ruby color with garnet highlights, bright and deep.

Nose
Complex nose combining wild plum, nutmeg and pepper, with beautiful overall harmony.

Palate

Generous and rounded on the palate, with subtle aromas of cherry and licorice. Very fresh finish, marked by notes of chlorophyll.

Cellaring
This wine can be cellared until 2030–2035.

The structure and roundness of a 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 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 expressing with authenticity and refinement the characteristics of its terroir of origin.

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

The vineyard

This Grand Cru "Perrières" cuvée is a Corton wine from the "Perrières" climat located on the Corton Grand Cru hill at an altitude of 273 meters. 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%).