Louis Latour - Grand Ardeche Reserve - 2024
Producer
Country
France
Region
Coteaux de l'Ardeche
Appellation
Ardeche
UPC
0 26861 10196 0
Description
Maison Louis Latour is one of the most innovative producers in Burgundy while maintaining its traditional image. In 1979, looking to expand, the house chose the Ardeche river valley, with its clay and limestone soils, as the ideal location to produce top-quality Chardonnay wines. The Grand Ardeche comes from the best vineyards, carefully selected every year when harvesting begins. The grapes are pressed and the must is placed immediately in oak barrels made by the Latour cooperage, where the wine ages for approximately 10 months, like the great wines of Burgundy.
Terroir
Clay and chalk
Harvest
Mechanical
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
Minimum 10 months aging in oak barrels, 25% new
Technical Data
Average vine age: 20 years
Average yield: 45 hl/ha
Average yield: 45 hl/ha
Tasting Notes
Our Grand Ardeche 2024 reveals a yellow color with golden highlights. The indulgent nose offers aromas of vanilla and lemon meringue pie, giving way to notes of candied lemon, mocha and toasted brioche on the palate. The texture is well balanced, with a touch of salinity on the finish.
Food Pairing
Food pairing: Aperitif - charcuterie - shellfish - fish
Serving temperature: 50-54°F
Serving temperature: 50-54°F