Louis Latour - Volnay 1er Cru En Chevret - 2023
Description
This wine originates in the village of Volnay, south of Beaune and neighbor to Pommard. The "En Chevret" parcel of vines is located below the main road, just under the "Caillerets" parcel at the border of the village of Meursault. The easterly exposure and specific terroir of this single vineyard produce an elegant wine every vintage.
Terroir
Clay and limestone
Harvest
Hand-picked
Vinification
Fermentation: Traditional in open vats
Barrels: Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted
Barrels: Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted
Ageing
10 to 12 months aging in oak barrels, 35% new
Technical Data
Average vine age 25 years
Soil: Clay and limestone
Average yield 35 hl/ha
Harvest Hand picked
Fermentation Traditional in open vats
Ageing 10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, 35% new
Barrels Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted
Soil: Clay and limestone
Average yield 35 hl/ha
Harvest Hand picked
Fermentation Traditional in open vats
Ageing 10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, 35% new
Barrels Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted
Tasting Notes
With its dark ruby color, Volnay 1er Cru 'En Chevret' 2023 reveals delicious aromas of licorice and blackcurrant. The palate is full and round. The blackcurrant and mocha aromas are supported by silky tannins. This is a wine of great freshness, with a long, elegant finish.
Food Pairing
Food pairing: Veal with cream and morels - game - mature cheeses
Serving temperature: 59-63°F
Serving temperature: 59-63°F
