Louis Latour - Meursault-Charmes 1er Cru 2019

Food pairing

Vol-au-Vent - rump of veal - freshwater pike - morels - cheese

Tasting note

Of a pale yellow colour, the Meursault 1er Cru "Les Charmes" 2011 reveals a floral nose with hints of honey and fresh almonds. It is an ample wine in the mouth with discreet oaky hints and a wonderful minerality on the finish.

Description

Situated just south of Volnay and Pommard in the Cote de Beaune, Meursault is the most extensive southerly white wine commune of the Cote-d'Or. Surprisingly enough for an appellation of this quality, no Grand Cru exists, however the high quality of the 1er Cru more then compensates for this. The vineyard of Meursault « Charmes » is located just to the south of the village and is recognised to be one of the finest plots producing the Meursault appellation. The well-drained mineral soil is ideally-suited to the strain of Chardonnay grown here and the resultant wine is opulent and perfumed with very ripe peach, apple and nut flavours. A wonderful finish.

The Vine

Average vine age: 35 years
Soil: Stony marl, jurassic limestone
Average yield: 40 hl/ha
Harvest: Hand picked

Vinification & Ageing

Fermentation: Traditional in oak barrels with complete malolactic fermentation
Ageing: 8 to 10 months ageing in oak barrels, 50% new
Barrels: Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted

France Burgundy Cote de Beaune Meursault-Charmes