Beaune Vignes Franches 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 (10 % new oak)

Maturation 10-12 months

Barrel Type : French oak, Louis Latour cooperage

Description : Beaune is the wine capital of the region and has played a significant rôle in the history of Burgundy. The glorious Hospices de Beaune continues to benefit from its endowments to help the local inhabitants. « Les Vignes Franches » is one of the best Premier Cru vineyards of the town, producing a wine that is persuasively elegant and graceful with a fragrant floral nose and yet well capable of ageing to perfection for a considerable period of time.

Cellaring Potential : To keep for 10 years

Suggested Food Match : Burgundy style beef, breast of duck, woodcock, camembert Serving temperature Between 14 & 16°C.