Louis Latour : Meursault 1er cru "Blagny" Château de Blagny 2022

Tasting characteristics and tips for the Meursault 1er Cru « Blagny » Château de Blagny 2021 from Louis Latour 

Tasting

Color
The color is a bright pale yellow with brilliant highlights.

Nose
The nose opens with delicate floral notes, dominated by honeysuckle.

Palate
Full and rounded, the palate reveals aromas of almond paste. The finish, with lovely length, stands out for a subtle saline touch.

Food and wine pairings
This Meursault 1er Cru will pair beautifully with shellfish such as langoustines, fish in sauce like salmon with sorrel, sautéed chanterelles, or cheeses.

Serving and cellaring
For optimal tasting, serve between 12 and 14°C.  This wine can be cellared until around 2030. 

The freshness and precision of a great white wine from Burgundy

The estate

Founded in 1797, the House Louis Latour is now represented by the 11th generation, headed by Louis-Fabrice Latour. A négociant-éleveur, the Louis Latour house owns the largest Grands Crus estate in Burgundy.

The vineyard

The largest white-wine-producing commune in the Côte-d’Or, Meursault lies south of Volnay and Pommard in the Côte de Beaune. While Meursault has no Grands Crus, the outstanding quality of its Premiers Crus makes it a world-renowned reference among lovers of great Burgundy wines. Exclusive property of the Louis Latour house, Château de Blagny watches over an exceptional vineyard. Averaging 30 years of age, the vines are located on the upper slopes overlooking Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet. This outstanding Chardonnay terroir is characterized by marl and limestone soils, giving rise to Meursault wines with great freshness, elegance, and excellent aging potential.

Winemaking and aging

After the manual harvest, fermentation is carried out traditionally in oak barrels, with 100% malolactic fermentation. Aging lasts 8 to 10 months in French oak barrels (35% new), sourced from the Louis Latour cooperage.

Grape variety
Chardonnay (100%).