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 LA38-19
Label LA38-19

Louis Latour - Cuvee Heritiers Latour - 2019

Producer
Country
France
Region
Burgundy
Appellation
Chambertin
Red Wine
Verified Stock
LA38-19
Product Ratings
James Suckling 99pt

This is what makes Burgundy so special – it's so easy to enjoy, with amazing black-cherry fruit, yet it's so deep and complex. Wonderful richness, below which lies a major tannin structure, then the minerality and lively acidity kick in and push this out in the direction of infinity. Makes you glad to be alive! Drink or hold.

by James Suckling, 2022
Wine Enthusiast 97pt

This wine's profoundly ripe black-plum and cassis flavors and svelte, spirited demeanor make it a fantastic expression of the appellation. Despite a maturation of 10 to 12 months in 100% oak, it's pristine in fruit, finishing on lingering notes of crushed white pepper and a salty, mineral crush.

by Wine Enthusiast, 2022
Wine Spectator 96pt

A lush, vibrant and sophisticated version, exhibiting pure cherry, raspberry, mint and floral aromas and flavors shaded by mineral and tobacco notes. Powerful yet refined, this has fine balance and ends in a cascade of fruit, mineral and spice. Shows tension between its power and finesse.

by Wine Spectator, 2022

Description

At the heart of a constellation of Grand Crus from Cote de Nuits is Chambertin. The terroir of Chambertin is legendary for its exceptional richness due to a geological phenomenon called an alluvial fan. This deeply complex terroir is characterized by brown calcareous soils. It breeds a powerful and complex wine with a long aging potential, combining the robustness of Pinot Noir and the taste of the "terroir". At the end of the 19th century the Latour family acquired 0.81 hectares in the Chambertin Grand Cru appellation, forming a beautiful parcel extending from the top to the bottom of the hillside, closer to Latricieres than to Clos de Beze. We took the name of Chambertin "Cuvee Heritiers Latour", as the parcel has been passed down through the generations of Latour family descendants.

Terroir

Bajocian limestone base, chalky topsoil with gravel and clay

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, 100% new

Technical Data

Average vine age: 35 years
Average yield: 30 hl/ha

Tasting Notes

Deep and complex, this Chambertin 2019 offers an extremely rich nose with cherry, mocha and licorice aromas. The palate is fresh and juicy with stunning richness, expressing cherry and almond notes. This wine displays silky tannins, beautiful structure and elegance.

Food Pairing

Food pairing: Venison stew - roasted deer with pepper and mashed celery - Soumaintrain cheese
Serving temperature: 61-63°F