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Bottle LA02-2022-6-075
Label LA02-2022-6-075

Louis Latour - Clos De La Vigne Au Saint - 2022

Producer
Country
France
Region
Burgundy
Appellation
Corton
UPC
0 15643 82988 8
Red Wine
Verified Stock
LA02-22/6PK
Product Ratings
James Suckling 97pt

All the darkness and danger of Corton are married to a stunning mineral freshness that's totally uplifting. Great Amarena cherry fruit, fruit that you want to bathe in. The way the fine tannins and acidity interlock is fabulous, and for all the ripeness of the vintage the finish is super-straight and energetic. From the first vineyard the Latour family acquired in 1738. Limited production. Drink or hold.

by James Suckling, 2024
Wine Spectator 95pt

There's fine purity to the juicy, ripe cherry, raspberry, rose and rich earth aromas and flavors of this red. An underlying mineral component adds depth and dimension as this builds to the long, complex aftertaste. Harmony and elegance are its hallmarks, with a silky texture and excellent length.

by Wine Spectator, 2024

Description

Clos de la Vigne au Saint is a very old vineyard; the earliest known record of its existence is in 1375 when it is mentioned in the records of the Chapter of Saulieu. The Latour family have a long connection with this vineyard which began in 1731 when Florent Latour's ancestor owned a section of the vineyard. Since then, it has remained in family hands, passing from generation to generation. The vineyard has perfect southerly exposure on the Corton hill lying on a bedrock outcrop towards the bottom of the slope. The soil is a rusty red color and rich in marl, which gives the wines distinct aromas. This wine possesses the elegance that we expect from a Cote d'Or Grand Cru and will age particularly well.

Terroir

Marl and limestone

Harvest

Hand-picked

Vinification

Fermentation: Traditional in open vats
Barrels: Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted

Ageing

10 to 12 months aging in oak barrels, 35% new

Technical Data

Average vine age: 40 years
Average yield: 35 hl/ha

Tasting Notes

Our Corton Grand Cru "Clos de la Vigne au Saint" 2022 has a deep ruby red color. Its nose reveals notes of blackcurrant, undergrowth and cloves, while its palate displays aromas of red fruit and licorice. This wine offers a nice freshness and silky tannins.

Food Pairing

Food pairing: Roasted hare - partridge - duck "a l'orange" - mature cheeses
Serving temperature: 61-63°F