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

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%).