Louis Latour : Volnay Village 2024

Characteristics and tasting notes for Volnay Village 2024 Louis Latour

Tasting notes

Colour
This French wine reveals a deep ruby red colour.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet opens with pronounced notes of cherry, subtly accompanied by hints of tobacco and perfectly integrated oak.

Palate
Fresh and rounded, the palate shows a medium-bodied structure. Savoury cherry aromas intertwine with delicate spicy and mineral notes, guiding the tasting towards a finish of lovely persistence.

Food and wine pairing

This wine pairs perfectly with suckling pig, veal shank or matured cheeses such as brie. More generally, it will wonderfully accompany roast poultry or mushroom risotto.

Service and storage

For optimal tasting, it is recommended to serve this Volnay Village 2024 at a temperature between 14 and 15°C. Approachable from now, it can be cellared and enjoyed until around 2031.

The elegance and finesse of a red wine from Volnay by Louis Latour

The estate

Founded in 1797, the House of Louis Latour is a true institution in Burgundy. Family-owned and independent for nearly 230 years, it is now led by Florent Latour, representing the eleventh generation. The estate spans 48 hectares, an exceptional proportion of which—27 hectares—is classified as Grand Cru, making the estate the largest holder of these prestigious terroirs in the region. Based in Aloxe-Corton, the House also stands out for owning its own cooperage, a rarity that ensures perfect mastery of the ageing of its wines.

The vineyard

The grapes for this wine come from plots located within the Volnay appellation, cultivated according to certified sustainable practices. The vines, averaging around thirty years of age, thrive at an altitude ranging between 230 and 370 metres. They benefit from a favourable east and south-east exposure. The terroir is composed of clay-limestone soils, which give the grapes their elegant, mineral profile.

The vintage

The year proved particularly challenging from a weather perspective. Spring and early summer, marked by high humidity, led to a difficult and uneven flowering. Fortunately, a dry, sunny spell settled in from late July through August, allowing the grapes to ripen. After some rain in late August, the return of cool, dry weather in September provided ideal conditions for a quality harvest, although yields were significantly reduced.

Winemaking and ageing

Hand-harvesting allows for a rigorous selection of the fruit. The winemaking of Volnay Village 2024 follows a traditional process in open vats, using exclusively indigenous yeasts and a short maceration to preserve the delicacy of the fruit. The wine is then aged for 10 to 12 months in French oak barrels crafted by the estate's own cooperage, with a moderate proportion of 15% new wood so as not to mask the expression of the terroir.

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir