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Louis Latour - Aloxe-Corton - Les Chaillots - 2020

Louis Latour - Aloxe-Corton - Les Chaillots - 2020

Producer
Country
France
Region
Burgundy
Appellation
Aloxe Corton
UPC
0 26861 15003 6
New
Red Wine
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LA05-20
LA05A-20
Product Ratings
James Suckling 94pt

A smoky and earthy wine with an extremely firm structure. Wonderful forest-berry fruit. Very crunchy palate with a lot of energy and crisp acidity, the finish radically mineral. Needs some time, but this is a very impressive wine for the appellation and it has decades of aging potential.

by James Suckling, 2022
Wine Enthusiast 93pt

This wine immediately reveals tension and verve, with aromas of wild thyme, ripe blackberry, and concentrated morello cherry- aromatic and inviting. On the palate, silky tannins seamlessly integrate with vibrant acidity, elevating the ripe black fruit. Perfectly ripe plums persist through the midpalate, where cardamom, saffron spice, and whole black peppercorn.

by Wine Enthusiast, 2024
Wine Spectator 92pt

Shy and tannic at the moment, with earthy black cherry and plum flavors buried in a dense structure. This isn't overly astringent and ends with persistence, echoing the fruit and earth notes.

by Wine Spectator, 2022

Description

Aloxe-Corton is the home village of the Latour family who have been closely involved in the affairs of the commune for over three centuries. Of the total hectarage of this Premier Cru, Domaine Louis Latour controls over 90% of the production centered on the famous Chateau and cuverie of Corton-Grancey. These vines are an important part of Domaine Louis Latour. The name 'Les Chaillots' refers to the stony, pebbly nature of the soil in this vineyard, deriving from the French 'caillou'. The wines of Aloxe-Corton combine the finesse of a Cote de Beaune with the mellow, powerful appeal of the Cote de Nuits.

Terroir

Limestone, alluvial sand and gravel

Harvest

Hand-picked

Vinification

Fermentation: Traditional in open vats
Barrels: Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted

Ageing

10 to 12 months aging in oak barrels, 35% new

Technical Data

Average vine age: 35 years
Average yield: 40 hl/ha

Tasting Notes

The Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru "Les Chaillots" 2020 has a deep ruby color and offers aromas of cherry, licorice and walnuts. The mouthfeel is very delicate and fresh. The finish is rather long and well balanced.

Food Pairing

Food pairing: Game birds - poultry - mature cheeses
Serving temperature: 59-63°F