Louis Latour Montagny 1er Cru "La Grande Roche" 2023 is a sublime single-varietal Chardonnay crafted by the prestigious Maison Louis Latour in the sought-after Montagny appellation, south of Beaune. An impeccable white wine distinguished by its complex nose, with notes of acacia flower, fresh almond, and vanilla, and its broad palate with pleasant minerality.
General features
Grape variety
100% Chardonnay
Capacity (cl)
75
General Information
Louis Latour Montagny 1er Cru ‘La Grande Roche’ 2023 comes from vineyards located on the high hills of the Côte Chalonnaise in Burgundy. Limestone soils with gypsum and clay, optimal orientation, and a continental climate provide freshness and minerality. The chardonnay vines, with an average age of 35 years, are cultivated under sustainable practices, giving the wine aromatic purity and balance.
Traditional fermentation in stainless steel tanks with controlled temperature, followed by complete malolactic fermentation. Aging for 8-10 months in stainless steel to preserve freshness, fruit, and the characteristic mineral expression of the Burgundian terroir.
Maison Louis Latour, founded in 1797 in Beaune, is one of the most prestigious houses in Burgundy. With over two centuries of history, it combines tradition and sustainability (ISO 14001 certification) to produce wines that reflect the authenticity of the terroir. This Montagny 1er Cru is a perfect example of its philosophy: elegance and respect for nature.
Louis Latour Montagny 1er Cru ‘La Grande Roche’ 2023 pairs well with asparagus, trout with almonds, roasted poultry, fish and seafood, asparagus risotto, and sheep cheeses.
Creators' opinion
With a pale yellow color, the nose reveals aromas of musk and fresh almonds accompanied by spicy notes. The palate is broad, highlighting vanilla and moscatel. Mineral finish.
The winery
Winery
Since its origin in the year 1797, Maison Louis Latour has always been linked to Burgundy. The exceptional domaine of the French firm spans 50 hectares, including the largest collection of Grand Cru vineyards in Bourgogne.
The winery's vineyards extend from the red Grand Cru of Chambertin and Romanée-Saint-Vivant, in the Côte de Nuits, to the white Grand Cru of Corton-Charlemagne and Chevalier-Montrachet, in the Côte de Beaune. Thus, the family vineyard is composed of some of the best appellations, offering wines of superlative quality in every vintage.
Authenticity is a hallmark of the house, which also prides itself on remaining an independent company with a purely family tradition. This philosophy has made it one of the most emblematic wineries in the Burgundy region.
Respect for the terroir is one of the main values of Maison Louis Latour. The house has been practicing sustainable agriculture for several decades. For them, “the terroir is the main element when it comes to crafting a great wine.”
Both the estate wines and those from associated winegrowers are clearly defined by their origin and are vinified and aged with utmost care, always respecting the tradition and elegance of the French firm.
The Louis Latour style is a blend of nature's richness and the skill of human craftsmanship.
Christophe Deola has been the winemaker in charge of Domaine Louis Latour since 2017. Passionate and meticulous, he has a clear objective: the pursuit of excellence to produce wines of great finesse and elegance.
The red wines of Louis Latour are distinguished by their delicacy, elegance, and character. The fermentations are very short but intense, allowing for an ideal extraction of fruit and tannins while avoiding excess. The result is intensely flavored reds with a good alcohol balance, providing them with a special aging potential.
The whites, on the other hand, are full-bodied, complex, and balanced. The goal is to highlight the potential of the chardonnay grape to reveal its origin. They retain a certain acidity.