Louis Latour : Volnay 1er cru "En Chevret" 2020

Characteristics and tasting recommendations for the Volnay 1er Cru "En Chevret" 2020 from Louis Latour

Tasting

Color
Beautiful intense and luminous ruby color.

Nose
The nose reveals enticing notes of black cherry, complemented by nuances of undergrowth and a hint of roasted coffee.

Palate
The attack combines savory licorice and woody aromas with supple, elegant tannins.

Food and wine pairings

This Volnay 1er Cru pairs perfectly with a veal cutlet in cream with morels, game, or aged cheeses.

Serving and cellaring

This wine is best served at a temperature between 15 and 17 °C, and can be cellared and will evolve until around 2035.

A precise and refined red Premier Cru from Burgundy

The estate

Founded in 1797 by Jean Latour in Aloxe-Corton, the Burgundian house Louis Latour traces its origins back to 1731 when this family of coopers acquired its first plots in the Côte de Beaune. A family estate run by the Latour family for over two centuries, it now cultivates the largest domain of Grand Crus in the Côte d'Or in Burgundy, covering 50 hectares including exceptional plots such as Corton Grèves and Corton-Charlemagne.

The vineyard

The "En Chevret" climat lies below the departmental road, just beneath the "Caillerets" parcel, on the border with Meursault. This terroir of Volnay benefits from a unique exposure and clay-limestone soils that confer great elegance to the wine vintage after vintage. The vines, averaging 25 years old, yield a controlled production of 35 hl/ha.

Vinification and aging

The hand-harvested grapes undergo traditional vinification in open vats with complete malolactic fermentation. Aging takes place for 10 to 12 months in French oak barrels from the Louis Latour cooperage, with 35 % new wood at medium toast.

Grape variety

100 % Pinot Noir.