Louis Latour : Corton Grand cru "Perrières" 2022

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of Corton Grand Cru "Perrières" 2022 by Louis Latour

Tasting

Appearance
The wine displays a deep, vibrant ruby color.

Nose
The intense nose reveals aromas of nutmeg and ripe cherry.

Palate
The palate is full and generous, captivating with its sapid texture and silky tannins. It unveils flavors of roasted hazelnut, licorice, and cherry. The finish is long and subtly saline, elegantly extending the tasting experience.

Serving and Cellaring

Best served between 16 and 17°C. This wine can be cellared until around 2042.

Food and Wine Pairings

This red Burgundy wine pairs beautifully with beef bourguignon, as well as wild boar stew or aged cheeses.

The texture and liveliness of a Corton red wine

The estate

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

This illustrious Burgundy estate has been actively committed to sustainable and environmentally conscious viticulture since 1996.

The vineyard

This Grand Cru "Perrières" cuvée is a Corton wine from the "Perrières" climat, located on the Corton Grand Cru hillside 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.

Grape variety

Pinot Noir (100%)