Louis Latour - Domaine Latour - Aloxe-Corton - 2023
Description
Aloxe-Corton has been the home of the Latour family and the heart of Domaine Louis Latour for centuries. The village of Aloxe-Corton is located in the north of Cote de Beaune on a stony hillside at the foot of the hill of Corton. It was in 1862 that the name of the climat Corton was added to the village name Aloxe. The vineyards of Domaine Louis Latour surround this famous village and yield a classic Aloxe-Corton.
Terroir
Limestone, alluvial sand, and gravel
Harvest
Hand-picked
Vinification
Fermentation: Traditional in open vats
Barrels: Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted
Barrels: Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted
Ageing
10 to 12 months aging in oak barrels, 15% new
Technical Data
Average vine age: 30 years
Average yield: 40 hl/ha
Average yield: 40 hl/ha
Tasting Notes
Its ruby color reveals a delicate nose combining aromas of fresh cherry and undergrowth. On the palate, it is ample, showing notes of licorice and cherry pit, supported by silky tannins.
Food Pairing
Food pairing: "Coq au vin" - flash-fried steak - red meat - mature cheeses
Serving temperature: 57-59°F
Serving temperature: 57-59°F