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Corton Grand Cru 2017 - Louis Latour
The vine: Average age 40 years
Basement: Marl and limestone
Average yield: 35 hl/ha
Harvest : Manual
Ageing potential: 10-15 years
Serving temperature: 16-17° C
Description: "The grapes for this cuvée are harvested on the hillside of Corton in south-east facing climates. The vines are cared for in the traditional way by the winegrowers of Domaine Louis LATOUR who practice strict pruning to allow later harvests and thus ensure a good level of maturity and richness of the grapes. The cuvée is made from a blend of several terroirs, guaranteeing consistency and irreproachable quality. This wine has an excellent capacity for ageing".
Fermentation: Traditional in open vats, 100% malolactic.
Ageing: 10 to 12 months in oak barrels, 15% new
Barrels: Tonnellerie Louis Latour, French oak, medium toast
Tasting : "With a ruby colour, our Corton "Domaine Latour" 2017 reveals a cherry and liquorice perfume on the nose. The palate is supple with melted tannins. On the finish, the liquorice aromas are accompanied by lovely notes of spices".
Food/wine pairing : Beef bourguignon - wild boar stew.
Data sheet
| Partner Areas | Yes |
|---|---|
| Recoverable VAT | Yes |
| Colour | Red |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Corton |
| Level | Perfect |
| Label | Perfect |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Maturity | To keep |
| Burgundy Classification | Grands Crus |
| Domains of Burgundy | Louis Latour |
Red
Dry white
Sweet
Sparkling
Sparkling rosé
Red
Dry White
Red
Dry White
Red
Dry White
Sweet
Red
Dry white
Sweet
Rosé
Sparkling
