Louis Latour : Chambolle-Musigny 1er cru "Les Charmes" 2013

Characteristics and tasting notes of Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru "Les Charmes" 2013 by Louis Latour

Tasting

Appearance
This wine reveals a deep garnet hue.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet opens with delicate scents of cherry, enhanced by subtle hints of vanilla and mocha.

Palate
With a particularly velvety texture, the palate offers a beautiful length. It reveals flavours of blackberry intertwined with spicy notes, leading to a finish marked by superb persistence and refined tannins.

Food and wine pairings

This cuvée pairs wonderfully with refined poultry such as capon or duck parmentier with truffles. It also perfectly accompanies game meats served with fruit-based sauces, such as wild boar with cranberries or salmis of woodcock, as well as full-flavoured cheeses like Brillat-Savarin.

Serving and cellaring

To fully appreciate the Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru "Les Charmes" 2013, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 15 and 17 °C.

The elegance of a great Pinot Noir from Chambolle-Musigny by Louis Latour

The estate

Officially founded in 1797, Louis Latour is a true institution in Burgundy. Still independent and family-owned, the estate is now run by Florent Latour. The domain spans 48 hectares, including the largest area of Grands Crus in the Côte d'Or. This world-renowned brand stands out for its commitment to sustainable viticulture and for owning its own cooperage, a unique expertise in the region. The excellence of its terroirs and its technical mastery make it an essential benchmark.

The vineyard

Located in the prestigious Côte de Nuits, the "Les Charmes" Climat is the largest and one of the most renowned in the village of Chambolle-Musigny. The vines, with an average age of 35 years, thrive at nearly 300 metres of altitude on a south-east facing slope. The terroir lies on shallow soil made up of alluvium and pebbles, overlying a subsoil of fractured limestone low in clay. This vineyard is cultivated using sustainable methods, free from chemicals, favouring natural compost and horse-drawn ploughing to preserve the ecosystem. The average yield is 35 hl/ha.

The vintage

The 2013 vintage stands out for its favourable climatic conditions, which allowed for wines of exceptional balance. This vintage offers wonderful energy, a fine and lively acidity, as well as great aromatic complexity, promising excellent ageing potential.

Vinification and ageing

After rigorous manual harvesting, the vinification of Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru "Les Charmes" 2013 is carried out traditionally in open vats, with malolactic fermentation completed at 100%. The wine then benefits from 10 to 12 months of ageing in medium-toasted French oak barrels, 40% of which are new. These barrels are meticulously crafted by the estate's own cooperage, perfectly enhancing the expression of the terroir.

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir.