Louis Latour - Marsannay Blanc2020

WHITE WINE

Description

Marsannay is the village which marks the northern gateway to the Cote d'Or on leaving Dijon, the capital of Burgundy and home to the Ducs de Bourgogne. This village marks the beginning of the Route des Grands Crus which follows the N6 highway through the Cote d'Or. Marsannay received its Appellation Controlée as recently as 1987 in recognition of the consistently high quality of its wine.

Food pairing

Aperitif - shellfish - fish - white meat

Harvest

Average: Vine age 25 years
Soil: Clay and limestone
Average yield: 50 ha/hl
Harvest: Hand picked

Tasting notes

Our Marsannay 2016 reveals a pale yellow colour. On the nose, aromas of fresh almonds and vanilla go together elegantly. The ample mouth offers lovely aromas of yellow fruits, especially apricot.

Vinification

Fermentation: Traditional in stainless steel vats, temperature controlled with complete malolactic fermentation
Ageing: 8 to 10 months ageing in stainless steel vats