Louis Latour, Grand Ardeche Chardonay, France 2023

Description

Maison Louis Latour is one of the most innovative producers in Burgundy whilst maintaining its traditional image. In 1979, with a view to expanding the business the valley of the Ardèche river with its clay and limestone-based soils was chosen as the ideal location to produce top-quality Chardonnay wines. The Grand Ardèche comes from the best vineyards, carefully selected every year when harvesting begins. The grapes are pressed and the must is placed immediately in oak barrels made by the cooperage at Latour, where the wine will age for approximately 10 months, like the great wines of Burgundy.

Vinification & Ageing

Fermentation

Traditional in oak barrels with complete malolactic fermentation.

Ageing

Minimum 10 months ageing in oak barrels, 25% new.

Barrels

Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted.

Tasting Note

A golden colour with green highlights, our Grand Ardèche 2023 seduces with its characteristic aromas of toasted bread and vanilla. The second nose opens with notes of nuts such as almond. On the palate, the wine is characterized by tension from the outset, while revealing fullness on the mid-palate with spicy, fruity and floral notes. Well-balanced, with long-lasting aromas.

Food Pairing

Aperitif – charcuterie – shellfish – fish.