Louis Latour : Vosne-Romanée 1er cru "Les Suchots" 2024

Characteristics and tasting notes for the Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru "Les Suchots" 2024 Louis Latour

Tasting notes

Colour
The colour reveals a deep garnet red hue.

Nose
Displaying great complexity, the aromatic bouquet opens with notes of blackcurrant and blackberry, enriched by touches of liquorice, cocoa and subtle Asian spices.

Palate
Combining power and elegance, the palate offers a full, generous structure with plenty of freshness. The tannins are particularly refined, leading to a finish of excellent length.

Food and wine pairing

This wine pairs wonderfully with beef mironton, rabbit with chanterelle mushrooms, venison with cranberries, or a selection of mature cheeses.

Service and storage

To fully reveal the complexity of this Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru "Les Suchots" 2024, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 15 and 17°C. This wine can be enjoyed now or cellared until around 2036.

The elegance and complexity of a Premier Cru from Burgundy by Louis Latour

The estate

Officially established in 1797, the House of Louis Latour is a true institution in Burgundy, France. Still independent and family-run after twelve generations, it is now led by Florent Latour. The estate spans approximately 48 to 50 hectares of vines, including an exceptional proportion of classified plots. Historically based in the village of Aloxe-Corton, the estate stands out for its long-standing commitment to sustainable viticulture and for owning its own cooperage, a rare asset that allows it to perfectly master the aging of its wines.

The vineyard

This wine comes from the prestigious climat Les Suchots, located within the Vosne-Romanée appellation in the Côte de Nuits. This Premier Cru terroir rests on iron-rich clay soils. The vines, averaging around thirty years of age, benefit from controlled yields of 38 hectolitres per hectare. The plot displays a fascinating geological diversity, ranging from stony, shallow soils on the higher slopes to more clay-rich areas at its centre, offering ideal conditions for the vines to flourish.

Winemaking and aging

The grapes destined for this Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru "Les Suchots" 2024 are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness. Traditional vinification takes place in open vats, encouraging natural extraction. The entire wine then undergoes malolactic fermentation. Aging takes place over ten to twelve months in medium-toast French oak barrels, crafted by the House's own cooperage. This aging process uses 40% new barrels and 60% once-used barrels, preserving the pure expression of the fruit.

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir.