Louis Latour : Nuits-Saint-Georges Village 2018

Characteristics and tasting tips for Nuits-Saint-Georges 2018 by Louis Latour

Tasting

Appearance
Beautiful garnet hue.

Nose
Nose with notes of toasted bread, blackcurrant, and spices.

Palate
Broad and lively palate, revealing licorice and pepper aromas.

Food and wine pairings

This Nuits-Saint-Georges pairs perfectly with red meats, a leg of lamb, or aged cheeses.

Serving and cellaring

This Nuits-Saint-Georges is best enjoyed at a temperature between 57 and 61°F.

The richness and balance of a red wine from the Côte de Nuits

The estate

Established in 1797 by Jean Latour in the wine capital of Beaune, the Louis Latour estate perpetuates its family heritage under the leadership of the eleventh generation. Spread over fifty hectares between the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune, it holds the largest collection of Grands Crus in the Côte d'Or, notably in Corton and Aloxe-Corton. A pioneer of viticultural innovations since the nineteenth century, Louis Latour combines ancestral know-how and modernity in its historic Beaune cellars, preserving its independence and exceptional heritage.

The vineyard

The vines for this Nuits-Saint-Georges thrive on clay-limestone soils typical of this southern commune of the Côte de Nuits. Averaging thirty years old, they are hand-harvested and produce a controlled yield of forty hectoliters per hectare, ensuring concentration and expression of the terroir.

Winemaking and aging

Traditional vinification takes place in open vats with full malolactic fermentation. Aging lasts ten to twelve months in French oak barrels from the Louis Latour cooperage, twenty percent of which are new with a medium toast, imparting structure and complexity to this Burgundy wine.

Grape variety

Pinot Noir (100%).