Louis Latour “Les Genièvres” Mâcon-Lugny Burgundy 2021

Description

The village of Lugny is located high up in the South of the Mâcon region. It has a great reputation for its white wines which has made Mâcon famous. It is well known that the village of Lugny, with its limestone soils and warm climate, produces the most coveted white wines of the region. The vineyard of « Les Genièvres » is one of the best. Maison Louis Latour selects the best grapes of this village, which thanks to its terroir, was the only village planted with Chardonnay 30 years ago.

Vinification & Ageing

Fermentation

Traditional in stainless steel vats, temperature controlled with complete malolactic fermentation

Ageing

8 to 10 months ageing in stainless steel vats

Wine tasting

Tasting Note

The Mâcon-Lugny “Les Genièvres” 2018 carries aromas of honey and acacia, with exceptional roundness in the mouth. Ample and complete, this wine offers flavors of white fruits and honey.

Food Pairing

Grilled fish – seafood – Comté cheese