Louis Latour - Marsannay Blanc
2020
Blend
100% Chardonnay
Country
France
Region
Burgundy
Appellation
Marsannay
UPC
0 26861 15218 4
Food pairing
Aperitif - shellfish - fish - white meat
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.
Vinification
Fermentation: Traditional in stainless steel vats, temperature controlled with complete malolactic fermentation
Ageing: 8 to 10 months ageing in stainless steel vats
Ageing: 8 to 10 months ageing in stainless steel vats
Harvest
Average: Vine age 25 years
Soil: Clay and limestone
Average yield: 50 ha/hl
Harvest: Hand picked
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.