Aloxe Corton Les Chaillots Louis Latour

 Region : Burgundy, Côte de Beaune

Appellation : Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru

Village :  Aloxe-Corton

Grape Variety : 100% Pinot Noir

Vineyard Data :

Average Vine Age : 35 years

Soil Composition : Limestone / Alluvial sand / Gravel

Average Yield : 40hl/h

 Harvest : Hand harvested

Winemaking :

Fermentation Vessel : Large open oak vast (20% new oak)

Maturation : 10-12 months

Barrel Type : French oak, Louis Latour cooperage

Description : Aloxe-Corton is the native village of the Latour family. The name "Les Chaillots" refers to the stony, pebbly nature of the soil in the vineyard, as "caillou" means pebble in French. There is an alliance in the wines of Aloxe-Corton between the finesse of the Côte de Beaune and the mellow, powerful appeal of the Côte de Nuits.

Cellaring Potential : To keep for 10 years

Suggested Food Match : Rabbit and prune, Thanksgiving turkey, pheasant, Epoisses.

Serving temperature : Between 14 & 16°C