Louis Latour Corton Charlemagne Grand cru

After the ravages of the phylloxera epidemic at the end of the 19th century the Latour family took the then, unusual decision to tear up the dead Aligoté and Pinot Noir vines, and replace them with Chardonnay. This decision lead them to create one of Burgundy's most celebrated white whites. Today the Latour family owns 10.5 hectares which makes them the biggest owner in the appellation. The Latour's Corton-Charlemagne vineyards are located on a prime section of the Corton hillside where the south-easterly aspect ensures maximum exposure to the sun. The fruit is harvested as late as possible to guarantee maximum ripeness. Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2016 - 93 pts - Decanter April 2021 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2016 - Sommeliers International - September 2019 - A grand wine Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2016 - William Kelley, Wine Advocate (USA) - January 2019 - 92/100 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2016 - Wine Spectator - December 2018 - 93/100 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2016 - Burghound.com - June 2018 - 92/100 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2016 - The World of Fine Wine - March 2018 - 93/100 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2016 - James Suckling - February 2018 - 96/100 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2016 - Jancis Robinson - January 2018 - 17,5+/20 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2016 - Tim Atkin - January 2018 - 94/100 Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2016 - Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy - January 2018 - 91-93/100

75cl

Corton-Charlemagne

Chardonnay

Bright in colour with pale golden glints

Reveals an intense nose of fresh hazelnut with hints of roasting, marzipan and vanilla. Full on the palate, the vanilla aromas come along with notes of fresh almond, linden and some toasted notes. On the finish, aromas of citrus mingle with saline notes. A very beautiful length.

Food Pairing Shellfish - lobster - foie gras - fish - mature cheeses.

750g

Bourgogne

France