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Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Louis Latour (Domaine) 2001

  • White fruit
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Wine for ageing
  • Color: White
  • 14% 
  • 2.25L
  • Intensity
  • Rich

A Corton-Charlemagne with delicate woody notes and opulent substance. An elegant Grand Cru with exceptional persistence. More info

  • Quantity: 3 Bottles
  • Level: 3 into-neck
  • Label: 3 good appearance
  • Origin: Private individual
  • Recoverable VAT: No
  • Country/Region: Burgundy
  • Appellation/Wine: Corton-Charlemagne
  • Classification: Grand Cru
  • Producer/Owner: Louis Latour
  • More information....

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Louis Latour (Domaine) serve at a temperature of 12°C. 

Peak: To drink

  • Vintage score: 16/20
  • What the experts say...

    "There is great depth and density to its layered, powerful core. Loads of minerals and gravel interplay with pears in its satin-textured, focused personality." R. Parker (04/2003)

    Lot presentation
    Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Louis Latour (Domaine)

    The wine

    Maison Louis Latour has a nine-hectare plot on the hill of Corton, perfectly located halfway up the slopes and facing south-east. The grapes are harvested by hand as late as possible in order to ensure maturity. This is followed by meticulous destemming followed by a 3-week maceration during which the punching of the cap is carried out several times. Aging lasts about 18 months in their coopers’ barrels, 30% of which are new. This powerful wine presents a rich bouquet of lemon and tropical fruit. It is intense on the mouth as well, fine aromas, embellished with mineral notes. With great persistence in the mouth, it needs to be kept for around five years before fully opening. The Corton-Charlemagne from Maison Louis Latour has proven its decades-long longevity. To pair with food and wine, lamb chops or osso bucco are the perfect accompaniment.

    Information about domain Louis Latour

    A family business since its creation in 1797, Louis Latour is one of the most recognised traders/ famers in Burgundy. It has remained a family enterprise for over two centuries and is thus part of the closed circle of the Henokiens. It is now Florent Latour, representative of the 11th generation who is at its head since the disappearance of his brother Louis Fabrice. The Louis Latour house gradually formed a vast domaine, extending from Chambertin to Chevalier-Montrachet: 48 hectares, 28 in grand crus. It cultivates Pinot Noir for its reds and Chardonnay for its whites. Over the last thirty years, the company has also spread in the Ardèche, in the Var and in the Pierres Dorées region, also producing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The Maison is committed to a more ecologically friendly and respectful terroir by adopting responsible and sustainable agriculture (limitation of pesticides, compost and ploughing of certain parcels).

    Detailed characteristics

    • Quantity: 3 Bottles
    • Level: 3 into-neck
    • Label: 3 good appearance
    • Origin: Private individual
    • Type of cellar: Classic underground cellar
    • Recoverable VAT: No
    • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
    • French customs seal: yes
    • Alcohol percentage: 14 %
    • Country/Region: Burgundy
    • Appellation/Wine: Corton-Charlemagne
    • Classification: Grand Cru
    • Producer/Owner: Louis Latour
    • Vintage: 2001
    • Color: White
    • Peak: To drink
    • Service temperature: 12°
    • Viticulture: Environment friendly 
    • Size (in ha): 9
    • Volume: 38600 bottles
    • Intensity: Rich
    • Dominant aroma: White fruit
    • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
    • Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay

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    iDealwine price estimate
    Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Louis Latour (Domaine) 2001

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