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Bottle LA236-2022-12-075
Label LA236-2022-12-075

Louis Latour - Pouilly-Fuisse 1er Cru - 2022

Producer
Country
France
Region
Burgundy
Appellation
Pouilly Fuisse
UPC
0 26861 12321 4
White Wine
Verified Stock
LA236-22
Product Ratings
James Suckling 94pt

Brimming with white peach, sliced pear and honeysuckle aromas, this is an excellent introduction the new appellation Pouily-Fuisse 1er cru (from 2020). Generous and creamy on the concentrated, medium-bodied palate. I love the long, very elegant finish, where biscuity character, bright acidity and chalky minerality are interwoven. A cuvee of wines from two 1er cru sites with a mix of clay and limestone soils. Drink or hold.

by James Suckling, 2024

Description

Pouilly-Fuisse is the name of a village in the Maconnais producing highly distinctive white wines. The unique 'terroir' of this vineyard is composed of limestone and heavy clay soils. In 2020, the French government ratified the INAO's decision to classify 22 climats (vineyard sites) of Pouilly-Fuisse as 1er Cru. Our Pouilly-Fuisse 1er Cru is a blend of several selected plots.

Terroir

Limestone, heavy clay

Harvest

Hand-picked

Vinification

Fermentation: Traditional in stainless steel vats, temperature controlled with complete malolactic fermentation
Barrels: Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted

Ageing

8 to 10 months, 10 to 15% in new oak barrels, the rest in stainless steel vats

Technical Data

Average vine age: 35 years
Average yield: 50 hl/ha

Tasting Notes

Our Pouilly-Fuisse 1er Cru 2022 has a brilliant pale gold color. Its intense and complex nose reveals notes of acacia, lime blossom, vanilla as well as apricot. On the palate, it is full-bodied and smooth, with hints of apricot, vanilla, fresh hazelnut and honey. Nice length on the finish.

Food Pairing

Food pairing: Shellfish - skate - charcuterie - Reblochon cheese
Serving temperature: 50-54°F