Louis Latour : Grands-Echezeaux Grand cru 2011

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for the Grands-Echezeaux Grand Cru 2011 by Louis Latour

Tasting

Color
The color is a beautiful, fairly dark ruby/garnet hue.

Nose
The nose exudes aromas of mocha, toasted bread, licorice and dark fruits.

Palate
Powerful, the palate delights with its aromas of chocolate and peppermint.

Food and Wine Pairings

This Grands-Echezeaux Grand Cru pairs perfectly with roast lamb, rib steak, game meats as well as aged cheeses.

The richness and balance of a Red wine from Grands-Echezeaux

The Estate

Created in 1797 by Jean Latour, the Maison Louis Latour has its roots in a family tradition begun in 1731 with the acquisition of the first vines in Côte de Beaune. An independent family estate for over two centuries, it is today the largest owner of Grands Crus in the Côte d'Or, with legendary parcels such as Chevalier-Montrachet "Les Demoiselles" and Corton Grèves. Based in Aloxe-Corton in Burgundy, the house stands out with its integrated cooperage and its innovative expansion in Ardèche for the production of Chardonnay and Viognier.

The Vineyard

The Grands-Echezeaux is located on a parcel between Vosne-Romanée and Vougeot in the Côte de Nuits. This terroir, created by the Cistercian monks in the 12th century, benefits from homogeneous clay-limestone soils similar to the upper part of the Clos Vougeot, at around 250 meters of altitude. The vines, averaging 40 years of age, are harvested by hand with an average yield of 30 hl/ha.

Winemaking and Aging

The winemaking follows a traditional open-top vat method with complete malolactic fermentation. Aging takes place for 10 to 12 months in new French oak barrels of medium toast, from the Louis Latour cooperage.

Grape Variety

This wine is made from 100% Pinot Noir.