Louis Latour Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru

After the ravages of the phylloxera epidemic at the end of the 19th century the Latour family took the then, unusual decision to tear up the dead Aligoté and Pinot Noir vines, and replace them with Chardonnay. This decision lead them to create one of Burgundy's most celebrated white whites. Today the Latour family owns 10.5 hectares which makes them the biggest owner in the appellation. The Latour's Corton-Charlemagne vineyards are located on a prime section of the Corton hillside where the south-easterly aspect ensures maximum exposure to the sun. The fruit is harvested as late as possible to guarantee maximum ripeness. Our Corton-Charlemagne 2017 has a beautiful pale yellow color and reveals a complexe nose of fresh almond, hazelnut and smoky hints. The mouth is powerful and persistent with yellow fruit and vanilla perfumes. (Domaine Louis Latour) Press review Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2017 - Burghound.com - USA - June 2019 - 94/100 Sweet Spot Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2017 - The World of Fine Wine - 96/100 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2017 - Wine Enthusiast - January 2020 - 94/100 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2017 - James Suckling - USA - February 2019 - 95/100 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2017 - William Kelley, Wine Advocate (USA) - February 2019 - 93/100 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2017 - Decanter, Tim Atkin - January 2019 - 94/100
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Bewertung Jahrgang: *****/*****, Bewertung Wine Enthusiast: 94/100, Bewertung robertparker.com: 93/100, Bewertung Burghound: 94/100, Bewertung Daniel Nussbaum: 94+/100, Bewertung James Suckling: 95/100