Beaune 1er Cru Domaine Latour Louis Latour

 Region : Burgundy, Côte de Beaune

Appellation : Beaune 1er Cru

Village : Beaune

Grape Variety:  100% Pinot Noir

Vineyard Data :

Average Vine Age : 25 years

Soil Composition : Clay / Chalk

Average Yield : 40hl/ha

Harvest : Hand harvested

Winemaking :

Fermentation Vessel : Large open oak vats (35 % new oak)

Maturation : 8-10 months

Barrel Type : French oak, Louis Latour cooperage

Description : Found on the northern vineyards of Beaune, this excellent site overlooks the medieval fortified town that remains to this day the wine capital of Burgundy. The clay and limestone soils of this vineyard suit the Pinot Noir grape ideally and contribute very much towards making this one of the fullest and richest reds of the Beaune appellations.

Cellaring Potential : To keep for 8-10 years

Suggested Food Match : Burgundy style beef, breast of duck, woodcock, camembert

Serving temperature : Between 14 & 16°C