Romanée Saint Vivant Louis Latour

Region : Burgundy, Côte de Nuits

Appellation : Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru

Village : Vosne-Romanée

Grape Variety : 100% Pinot Noir

Vineyard Data :

Average Vine Age : 30 years

Soil Composition : Clay / Iron

Average Yield : 30hl/ha

Harvest : Hand harvested

Winemaking :

Fermentation Vessel : Oak vats

Maturation : 10-12 months

Barrel Type : French oak, Louis Latour Cooperage

Description : The Latour family has been proprietors of a part of Romanée-Saint-Vivant since December 1898. “Les Quatre Journaux” is a magnificent plot of land situated only a few meters from the Romanée-Conti vineyard. A “Journal” is an old Burgundian measurement corresponding to approximately 0.4 hectares (34,28 ares). Even though the Latours’ initial purchase carried the entirety of the plot, half of it was sold some years later. Today Maison Louis Latour owns 0.8 hectares of Romanée-Saint-Vivant. It offers a marvelously aromatic wine, with a velvety texture which culminates in a persistent and powerful finish in the mouth. It is one of our greatest red wines.

Cellaring Potential : To keep for 15 years

Suggested Food Match : Hare, duck and truffle parmentier, matured cheese

Serving temperature Between 16 & 17°C