Louis Latour : Morey-Saint-Denis Village 2018

Characteristics and tasting tips for Louis Latour Morey-Saint-Denis Village 2018

Tasting

Appearance
Deep color with garnet highlights, intense and alluring.

Nose
Intense nose with aromas of roasted coffee and blackberry.

Palate
Broad palate with silky tannins. Notes of blackcurrant, spice and licorice unfold with finesse, carried by a very fresh finish.

Food and wine pairing

This Morey-Saint-Denis Village pairs beautifully with game meats, cuts of red meat, as well as well-aged hard cheeses.

Serving

It is recommended to serve this wine at a temperature between 59 and 61°F.

An ample and silky red wine from Burgundy

The estate

Founded in 1797 by Jean Latour in Burgundy, this family-run house has perpetuated traditional savoir-faire for over two centuries. Based in Beaune, it cultivates around 50 hectares of prestigious vineyards in the Côte de Beaune and Aloxe-Corton, including Grands Crus. A former supplier to European courts, Louis Latour combines Burgundian tradition and international renown thanks to its ancestral cooperage and to Château Corton Grancey.

The vineyard

The vines for this Morey-Saint-Denis are planted on chalk and limestone soils, characteristic of this appellation located south of Gevrey-Chambertin. They benefit from controlled yields to preserve grape quality and concentration. Harvesting is carried out exclusively by hand to preserve the integrity of the Pinot Noir berries.

Winemaking and aging

Winemaking follows a traditional approach in open vats, complemented by full malolactic fermentation. Aging takes place for 10 to 12 months in French oak barrels from the Louis Latour cooperage, with 20% new oak at medium toast, allowing for a harmonious integration of oaky aromas.

Grape variety

This wine is made exclusively from Pinot Noir, the emblematic grape of the Côte de Nuits.