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Louis Latour - Volnay

2018
Country
France
Region
Burgundy
Appellation
Volnay
UPC
0 15643 59603 2
Red Wine
Verified Stock
LA16-18

Food pairing

Suckling pig - knuckle of veal veal - mature cheeses

Description

This picturesque village nestles high above the Burgundian plain on a small knoll just a few hundred yards away from its neighbour Pommard. From the small square outside the 14th century church which dominates the village one can see the entire Burgundian plain and ,on clear days, even as far as snow-capped Mont Blanc.

Harvest

Average vine age: 30 years
Soil: Bathonian limestone and clay
Average yield: 40 hl/ha
Harvest: Hand picked

Vinification

Fermentation: Traditional in open vats
Ageing: 10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, 15% new
Barrels: Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted

Tasting notes

The Volnay 2015 offers a beautiful garnet color and its complex and licorice nose reveals blackcurrant and woody aromas. The mouth gives notes of licorice and mocha with sweet tannins. An ample and delicate wine.