Louis Latour - Clos Vougeot Grand Cru - 2019
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LA39-19
Description
Starting in the XIIth century the Cistercian monks of Citeaux, owners of Clos Vougeot, cultivated vines here. They built the winery with four oak presses and a large cellar with capacity for 2000 barrels of wine. In the XVth century the "grand manoir" was built in the middle of the Clos and in the XIXth century all the buildings were restored by Leonce Bocquet. Clos Vougeot is the largest Grand Cru in Burgundy with 52 hectares of vines and over 80 different owners. The Clos itself is subdivided into many different plots.
Terroir
Clay, chalk, 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, 100% new
Technical Data
Average vine age: 40 years
Average yield: 35 hl/ha
Average yield: 35 hl/ha
Tasting Notes
Our 2019 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru has a magnificent ruby color and emanates raspberry, licorice and nutmeg aromas. It is ample on the palate with powerful tannins and notes of black cherry and chocolate. Beautiful aromatic persistence on the finish.
Food Pairing
Food pairing: Game - rib-eye steak - roasted lamb - veal with morels - mature cheeses
Serving temperature: 61-63°F
Serving temperature: 61-63°F