Louis Latour - Aloxe-Corton - Les Chaillots 2013
- Producer Maison Louis Latour
- Blend 100% Pinot Noir
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
- Appellation Aloxe Corton
- UPC 0 15643 47478 1
Description
Aloxe-Corton is the home village of the Latour family who have been closely involved in the
affairs of the commune for over three centuries. Of the total hectarage of this Premier Cru,
the Domaine Louis Latour control over 13 of production centred on the famous Chateau and cuverie of Corton-Grancey. These vines are an important part of the Domaine Louis Latour. The name "Les Chaillots" refers to the stony, pebbly nature of the soil in this vineyard, as "caillou" means pebble in french. There is an alliance in the wines of Aloxe-Corton between the finesse of a Cote de Beaune and the mellow, powerful appeal of the Cote de Nuits.
Tasting notes
Our Aloxe-Corton Premier Cru << Les Chaillots >> 2013 has a beautiful
ruby color and a spicy nose with notes of cinnamon, liquorice, undergrowth and blackcurrant.
On the palate, aromas of strawberry and blackcurrant are present. The persistent finish reveals
freshness with beautiful tannins.
ruby color and a spicy nose with notes of cinnamon, liquorice, undergrowth and blackcurrant.
On the palate, aromas of strawberry and blackcurrant are present. The persistent finish reveals
freshness with beautiful tannins.
Food pairing
Game birds - poultry - mature cheeses
The vine
Average vine age: 35 years
Soil: Limestone, alluvial sand and gravel
Average yield: 40 hl/ha
Harvest: Hand picked
Soil: Limestone, alluvial sand and gravel
Average yield: 40 hl/ha
Harvest: Hand picked
Vinification and Ageing
Fermentation: Traditional in open vats
Ageing: 10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, 35% new
Barrels: Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted
Ageing: 10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, 35% new
Barrels: Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted