Louis Latour : Vosne-Romanée 1er cru "Les Petits Monts" 2017
Stock currently at the producing estate – Will ship after January 21, 2026
Description
Characteristics and tasting advice for Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru "Les Petits Monts" 2017 from Louis Latour
Tasting
Appearance
Pure, bright ruby color.
Nose
Complex aromas of vanilla, leather, and cocoa.
Palate
A balanced, generous, and fresh wine, driven by notes of spiced cherry. Lovely length.
Food and wine pairing
This Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru pairs perfectly with bœuf mironton, rabbit with chanterelles, or furred game accompanied by lingonberries. It also elevates Soumaintrain cheese at the end of the meal.
Serving
This wine is best enjoyed at a temperature between 59 and 63°F.
A fruity and beautifully balanced red Premier Cru from Burgundy
The estate
Founded in 1797 by Jean Latour in Beaune, Louis Latour remains a family-run estate now led by the eleventh generation. Established in Burgundy across 50 hectares, it is the largest owner of Grands Crus in the Côte d'Or, with exceptional parcels in the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. A pioneer of modern winemaking techniques since the 19th century, the house blends innovation and tradition, preserving its historic cellars while maintaining its family independence.
The vineyard
The "Les Petits Monts" parcel lies in the upper part of the Vosne-Romanée slope, benefiting from iron- and clay-rich soils particularly favorable to Pinot Noir. The vines, averaging 30 years of age, thrive on this northern Nuits-Saint-Georges terroir where geological conditions allow the Burgundian grape to express itself at its best. Manual harvesting and yields controlled at 38 hl/ha ensure exceptional grape quality.
Winemaking and aging
Vinification takes place in open vats with full malolactic fermentation. Aging lasts 10 to 12 months in medium-toast French oak barrels, with 40% new barrels from the Louis Latour cooperage. This respectful approach preserves the fruit expression while providing the structure necessary for this great age-worthy wine.
Grape variety
100% Pinot Noir, the emblematic grape of Burgundy, which finds in the Vosne-Romanée terroirs a particularly refined and complex expression.
