Louis Latour - Chassagne-Montrachet - Villages

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Louis Latour - Chassagne - Montrachet - 2020 - 75cl - Onshore Cellars

Louis Latour - Chassagne-Montrachet - Villages

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Louis Latour

Louis Latour

Louis Latour is a Burgundy wine producer based in Meursault, one of the Côte de Beaune's most celebrated white wine villages. The house produces both red and white...

Louis Latour is a Burgundy wine producer based in Meursault, one of the Côte de Beaune's most celebrated white wine villages. The house produces both red and white wines, working primarily with Burgundy's traditional grape varieties of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, while also producing wines from other French regions including the Ardèche and Provence.

Burgundy's reputation rests on its expression of terroir through single-vineyard wines, with a classification system ranging from regional appellations to Premier Cru and Grand Cru sites. The region's continental climate and limestone-rich soils create ideal conditions for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, producing wines that emphasize elegance and minerality over power. Meursault specifically is known for rich, full-bodied white wines that combine weight with finesse.

Louis Latour's current range spans multiple quality levels within Burgundy, including Grand Cru sites like Corton-Charlemagne and Romanée-Saint-Vivant, Premier Cru wines from appellations such as Puligny-Montrachet and Chambolle-Musigny, and village-level wines from areas like Nuits-Saint-Georges and Morey-Saint-Denis. The producer also makes wines from the Ardèche region in southern France, working with varieties like Viognier alongside Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from this warmer climate.

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Burgundy

The French Wine region of Burgundy (aka “Bourgogne”) may be small in size, but its influence is huge in the world of vino. The complexity of Burgundy...

The French Wine region of Burgundy (aka “Bourgogne”) may be small in size, but its influence is huge in the world of vino. The complexity of Burgundy can cast fear into the heart of even a seasoned wine pro, but fear not – the region need only be as complicated as you want it to be. Yes, it is home to some of the most expensive wines in the known universe, but there are also tasty and affordable wines.

Main grapes:

Pinot Noir originated in Burgundy and these vines cover 34% of the region, accounting for 29% of overall wine production. The red grape does extremely well in limestone and clay soil, which helps create their complexity. Pinot Noir wines from Burgundy range in colour from cherry to brick, are light in body, and typically have red fruit and spicy flavours. Gamay is a red grape also grown in Burgundy, but only makes up 10% of the vines.

Chardonnay is the primary grape for white wines in Burgundy, making up 48% of the vines and 68% of production. Chardonnay appreciates Burgundy’s marl soil, which gives it delicate floral, fruit, and mineral aromas and full-bodied flavours. Aligoté is the second white grape, accounting for 6% grown. {Read more about the ancient Aligoté grape in Burgundy.}

The region does produce a sparkling wine called Crémant de Bourgogne. It can be made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Aligoté, Gamay, Sacy, and Melon. Varieties include blanc, blanc de blancs, blanc de noirs, and rosé.

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Chassagne-Montrachet

Chassagne-Montrachet

Chassagne-Montrachet is a village appellation in the Côte de Beaune subregion of Burgundy, France. Located in the southern portion of the Côte de Beaune, the commune shares its...

Chassagne-Montrachet is a village appellation in the Côte de Beaune subregion of Burgundy, France. Located in the southern portion of the Côte de Beaune, the commune shares its eastern border with Puligny-Montrachet and sits adjacent to the famous Montrachet vineyard. The appellation was established in 1937 and encompasses both village-level and premier cru vineyards across the commune's slopes and valleys.

The appellation's vineyards are planted on limestone and marl soils typical of the Côte de Beaune, with various exposures and elevations that create distinct microclimates. Chardonnay dominates the plantings and produces the majority of wines, though Pinot Noir is also permitted and cultivated on certain sites. The appellation includes over 50 premier cru climats, each with specific soil compositions and orientations that influence wine character. Traditional Burgundian winemaking methods are employed, with white wines typically fermented and aged in oak barrels.

Chassagne-Montrachet whites display the mineral-driven character associated with Burgundian Chardonnay, often showing citrus and stone fruit flavors with notable chalky minerality. The wines tend to be more structured and austere in youth compared to neighboring Puligny-Montrachet, developing complexity and richness with age. Red wines from the appellation are less common but offer typical Pinot Noir characteristics with earth and red fruit notes, generally lighter in style than those from appellations further north in the Côte de Beaune.

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