Louis Latour - Macon-Lugny - Les Genievres

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Louis Latour - Macon-Lugny - Les Genievres - 2022

Producer

Louis Latour

Blend

100% Chardonnay

Country

France

Region

Burgundy

Appellation

Macon Villages

UPC

06861102004

0 15643 74148 7

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LA114-22

LA114C-22

LA114A-22

Product Ratings

James Suckling 90pt

A prototypical unoaked white Macon that's simultaneously fresh and creamy on the medium-bodied palate, with plenty of crisp pear and touches of acacia blossoms and fresh pineapple. Very clean and animating finish that pulls you back for more.

by James Suckling, 2024

Estate

The Latour family founded the ‘Maison de négoce’, an important shipping company, in 1797, and it is still based at 18 Rue des Tonneliers in Beaune to this day. The company is unique in Burgundy in that it is still family-owned and family-run, having been passed down from father to son for ten generations over 200 years. Maison Louis Latour ships its wines to over 180 countries worldwide. These world-class Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs can be found on the most famous dining tables around the globe.

Description

The village of Lugny is located high up in the south of the Macon region. It is renowned for the white wines that made the Macon region 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 Genievres" is one of the best. Maison Louis Latour selects the best grapes from this village which, thanks to its terroir, was the only one planted with Chardonnay 30 years ago.

Terroir

Clay and limestone

Harvest

Average vine age 30 years
Soil Clay and limestone
Average yield 50 hl/ha
Harvest Mechanical

Vinification

Fermentation Traditional in stainless steel vats, temperature controlled with complete malolactic fermentation
Ageing 8 to 10 months ageing in stainless steel vats

Ageing

8 to 10 months aging in stainless steel vats

Technical Data

Average vine age: 30 years
Average yield: 50 hl/ha

Tasting Notes

Our Macon-Lugny "Les Genievres" 2022 has a bright pale yellow color with green hues. Its nose reveals aromas of honeysuckle and linden. The palate, ample and very round, unveils notes of almond and fresh green herbs. Nice fresh finish.

Food Pairing

Food pairing: Grilled fish - seafood - Comte cheese
Serving temperature: 50-54°F