Louis Latour - Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru - Sous Le Puits - 2023
Producer
Country
France
Region
Burgundy
Appellation
Puligny Montrachet
UPC
0 26861 13323 7
Description
Home to some of the world's most extraordinary Chardonnays including the famous Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet is the geographical center of the white wine villages, bordered by Meursault to the north and by Chassagne-Montrachet to the south. The vineyard of Puligny-Montrachet "Sous le Puits" has a south-easterly exposure and is situated at the top of the hill of Blagny, just above "La Garenne", near a spring, hence the name of "Sous le Puits" ("Under the Well").
Terroir
Clay and limestone
Harvest
Hand-picked
Vinification
Fermentation: Traditional in oak barrels with complete malolactic fermentation
Barrels: Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted
Barrels: Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted
Ageing
8 to 10 months aging in oak barrels, 50% new
Technical Data
Average vine age: 35 years
Average yield: 40 hl/ha
Average yield: 40 hl/ha
Tasting Notes
This wine has a brilliant pale yellow color. The nose is brioche-like, with hints of vanilla. The palate is full and round, with hints of acacia honey and almond, with a fine mineral finish.
Food Pairing
Food pairing: Poultry - foie gras - salmon with fennel and lemon - cheese
Serving temperature: 54-57°F
Serving temperature: 54-57°F