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Label LA82-2022-12-075

Louis Latour - Meursault Goutte D'Or 1er Cru - 2022

Producer
Country
France
Region
Burgundy
Appellation
Meursault
White Wine
Verified Stock
LA82-22
Product Ratings
James Suckling 95pt

A very succulent, mouth-filling Meursault that flows so gracefully over the medium- to full-bodied palate. Wonderful aromas of honeysuckle and ripe stone fruit. This is all underlined by a vein of very fine tannins that barely breaks the smooth surface of this beauty. Soft and silky finish. Drink or hold.

by James Suckling, 2024
Wine Spectator 92pt

There's a lush feel to this white's texture, offset by lively acidity, evoking flavors of peach, lemon and baking spices. The vibrant structure emerges on the butter- and vanilla-tinged finish.

by Wine Spectator, 2024

Description

Situated just south of Volnay and Pommard in the Cote de Beaune, Meursault is the largest white wine commune in the southern Cote-d'Or. Meursault "Goutte d'Or" is the first Premier Cru found when leaving the village in the direction of Puligny-Montrachet. The parcel of vines was given this name ('drop of gold') because of the quantity of flint in the soil. These flints have both the shape and color of 'drops of gold'. Just like the drops of wine this land produces! The wine is as one would expect, with a powerful nose and rich palate. It was Thomas Jefferson's preferred wine.

Terroir

Stony marl, Jurassic limestone

Harvest

Hand-picked

Vinification

Fermentation: Traditional in oak barrels with complete malolactic fermentation
Barrels: Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted

Ageing

8 to 10 months aging in oak barrels, 50% new

Technical Data

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

Tasting Notes

Our Meursault 1er Cru "Goutte d'Or" 2022 has a bright pale yellow color. The nose is floral, with notes of honeysuckle and vanilla. Full and round on the palate, with aromas of acacia honey and toasted almonds. Very nice length.

Food Pairing

Food pairing: Vol-au-Vent - rump of veal - freshwater pike - morels - cheese
Serving temperature: 54-57°F