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Louis Latour : Corton-Charlemagne Grand cru 2018

Name: Louis Latour : Corton-Charlemagne Grand cru 2018
Brand: Louis Latour
SKU: E079/18
Price: 380.8333333333333 SGD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.71 (558 reviews)

Grand cru -

Burgundy

Corton-Charlemagne

- White - See details

Parker | 90

J. Robinson | 16.5

Wine Spectator | 95

J. Suckling | 97

Meadow | 91-93

Decanter | 93

$2,285.00 Incl. GST & DP

(

$380.83 / Unit

)

Packaging : a case of 6 Bottles (75cl)

1 x 75CL

$383.90

6 x 75CL

$2,285.00

Pre-arrivals - Stock in France

DeliveryFree standard delivery from $1,000 purchase
Guaranteed provenanceWines sourced directly from the producing estates

ALL VINTAGES OF THIS WINE

All Louis Latour wines

Marks and reviews

/100

Robert Parker

William Kelley

Aromas of pear, orange oil, white flowers and toasted bread introduce the 2018 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, a full-bodied, ample and round wine that's open-knit and gourmand. Demonstrative and giving, it's already accessible.

/100

Decanter

Despite the heat of the vintage and serious ripeness (14.5% alcohol), this is surprisingly elegant and nuanced. There is a pleasant lemony accent to the ripe tropical flavors tinged with hints of cream, butter, and spice. On the palate, the wine is dense but not lacking in freshness. Pleasant now, this will age well.

/100

James Suckling

Open and aromatic with honeysuckle flowers, dried apples and mangoes, as well as white peaches and stone. Full-bodied, this grows slowly on the palate with an intense, powerful finish. Lots of cream, cooked apples, lemons and light oak at the very end. Tight and right. Try after 2023.

/20

Terre de Vins

After a lovely summer in 2017, this vintage ticked all the boxes: a spring with regular rainfall, a hot summer without ever turning scorching, some green harvesting to curb yields, and attractive bunches. The colour is medium gold yet pronounced, and it captivates. The nose is very delicate, slightly buttery, highly elegant, with notes of small white flowers, orchard blossom, and mirabelle plum compote; after aeration, scents of fine pastry emerge, followed by a smoky, flinty attack. The palate is very refined, powdery, with gentle bitters, showing superb balance where acidity and minerality come together. Clearly one to keep.

Description

Characteristics and tasting tips for Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2018 from Louis Latour

Tasting

Appearance
Bright color with pale gold highlights, clean and luminous.

Nose
Intense nose combining stone-fleshed white fruits — white peach —, fresh hazelnut, vanilla, marzipan, and toasted nuances.

Palate
Beautiful breadth on the palate, where vanilla harmonizes with fresh almond and linden blossom. Long finish, driven by excellent aromatic persistence and subtle saline notes.

Food and wine pairings

This Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru from Louis Latour is the ideal partner for shellfish, lobster, foie gras, fish, or aged cheeses.

Serving

For optimal tasting, serve between 54 and 57°F.

The freshness and aromatic intensity of a white wine from Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru

The estate

Founded in 1797, the Louis Latour house is today represented by the 11th generation, led by Louis-Fabrice Latour. A négociant-éleveur, the Louis Latour house owns the largest Grand Cru estate in Burgundy.

The vineyard

With a 10.5-hectare vineyard, the Louis Latour family is the largest owner of this Grand Cru. At the end of the 19th century, the Latour family decided to uproot the aligoté and pinot noir vines on this terroir devastated by phylloxera in order to replace them with chardonnay. Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2020 from Louis Latour is crafted from an exceptional terroir benefiting from southeast exposure and abundant sunshine. This great Corton-Charlemagne wine is renowned for its balance and aromatic richness.

Winemaking and aging

Once the manual harvest is completed, fermentation is carried out traditionally in oak barrels with 100% malolactic fermentation. Aging for 8 to 10 months is conducted in French oak barrels (100% new) from the Louis Latour house cooperage.

Grape variety

Chardonnay (100%).

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