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Louis Latour : Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand cru "Les Quatre Journaux" 2018

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Louis Latour : Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand cru "Les Quatre Journaux" 2018

Name: Louis Latour : Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand cru "Les Quatre Journaux" 2018
Brand: Louis Latour
SKU: E052/18
Price: 790 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.46 (140 reviews)

Grand cru -

Burgundy

Romanee-Saint-Vivant

- Red - See details

Parker | 92-94+

J. Robinson | 17.5

Meadow | 91-93

Wine Spectator | 95

J. Suckling | 98

€790.00 Incl. VAT

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€790.00 / Unit

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Packaging : Bottle (75cl)

1 x 75CL

€790.00

Stock currently at the producing estate – Will ship after April 21, 2026

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Marks and reviews

/100

James Suckling

A dense, layered young red with extraordinary depth and power. Muscular, yet so balanced and polished. The ripe strawberry and cherry character is impressive with hints of hazelnuts and mushrooms. But it’s the texture that makes it great. It’s an indication of the superb structure. Try after 2025.

/20

Bettane+Desseauve

Deep color, a very refined and subtle whole, high‑quality oak, perfectly integrated tannins, once again a great cuvée not sufficiently recognized by the market, and far superior in the purity of terroir expression to others that are more sought after.

/100

Wine Spectator

Bruce Sanderson

This is a beauty, its ripe cherry, blackberry and blueberry fruit meshing seamlessly with the silky texture and well-integrated structure. Mineral, earth and a hint of chocolate accents add detail, as this cruises to a long, fresh, spice-tinged finish. It just keeps expanding. Best from 2023 through 2036. 247 cases made, 50 cases imported.

/100

Wine Enthusiast

A.K.

Sumptuous black cherry flickers across the nose on this wine in tantalizing fashion, only to disappear again. The palate provides a firm but smooth channel for all this ripe, smooth and aromatic fruit. Compact, profound and structured, the velvety body also flexes with muscle. Energy pulses below the surface. Forbidding for now, the wine is certain to relax into pleasure. Drink 2030–2050.

Description

Characteristics and tasting tips for the 2018 Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru “Les Quatre Journaux” by Louis Latour

Tasting

Appearance
Dark color with garnet highlights, deep and alluring.

Nose
Spicy cherry and mint aromas, for an expressive and subtle bouquet.

Palate
Bright freshness and supple tannins, with notes of cherry and mocha.

Food and wine pairings

This great red Burgundy pairs beautifully with lièvre à la royale, duck parmentier with truffles, or the Burgundian cheese Cîteaux.

Serving

For optimal enjoyment, serve between 60.8 and 62.6°F.

A generous red Burgundy Grand Cru with beautiful freshness

The estate

Founded in 1797, the Maison Louis Latour is today represented by the 11th generation, led by Louis-Fabrice Latour. A négociant-éleveur, Maison Louis Latour owns the largest Grand Cru vineyard holdings in Burgundy.

The vineyard

Located to the southwest of Romanée-Saint-Vivant, the “ Les Quatre Journaux ” plot benefits from superb exposure. Owners of part of this terroir since 1898, the Latour family now holds a 0.8-hectare vineyard that gives rise to a great Romanée-Saint-Vivant wine. The “ Les Quatre Journaux ” plot takes its name from an old Burgundian unit of measure, a “Journal” corresponding to about 0.40 hectares. The vines, averaging 30 years old, are planted on iron-rich clay soils.

Winemaking and aging

The hand-harvested grapes undergo traditional fermentation in open vats. Full malolactic fermentation. Aging for 10 to 12 months is carried out in new French oak barrels from Maison Louis Latour’s cooperage.

Blend

Pinot Noir (100%).