Louis Latour : Vosne-Romanée 1er cru "Les Chaumes" 2021

Louis Latour crafts a full-bodied and silky Vosne-Romanée red wine

The estate

The largest wine estate in Burgundy, Louis Latour boasts a winemaking history spanning over 200 years. Spread across the finest plots in Premier and Grand Crus from the Côte de Beaune to the Côte de Nuits, the estate’s 50-hectare vineyard produces a range of wines from 130 appellations, each authentically and elegantly expressing the unique characteristics of their original terroir.

A renowned Burgundian estate, Louis Latour has been actively committed to sustainable and environmentally conscious viticulture since 1996.

The vineyard

This 2021 cuvée is a Vosne-Romanée wine from the "Les Chaumes" plot, located at the same altitude as the village of Vosne-Romanée and north of Nuits-Saint-Georges. The vines are grown on iron-rich soil. The term "Chaumes" indicates that this was uncultivated land before being transformed into a vineyard.

The vintage

The year began with a cool and wet winter, followed by a particularly warm spring at the end of March and beginning of April, encouraging early budburst. From April 5th to 8th, a cold snap down to -8°C severely impacted the vineyard. While weather conditions from June to early August increased disease pressure, flowering was even. The end of August, milder and drier, ensured optimal ripeness for the berries spared from frost.

Winemaking and aging

Traditional fermentation in open vats. Aged for 10 to 12 months in oak barrels, 40% of which are new.

Blend

Pinot Noir (100%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Vosne-Romanée 1er cru "Les Chaumes" 2021 by Louis Latour

Tasting

Appearance
The color is a very deep ruby red.

Nose
Intense, the aromatic bouquet delights with notes of licorice, mocha, and undergrowth.

Palate
Full-bodied and silky, the palate reveals more pronounced flavors of licorice and undergrowth, stretching into a long, persistent finish.

Cellaring

This Burgundy wine can be cellared until around 2031 to reveal its full aromatic complexity.

Serving

For optimal enjoyment, serve between 12 and 14°C (54–57°F).

Food and wine pairings

This wine pairs perfectly with red meats, game, and mature cheeses.