La bouteille de Montagny 1er Cru La Grande Roche 2023 Louis Latour

Region : Burgundy, Côte chalonnaise

Appellation : Montagny 1er Cru

Village : Montagny

Grape Variety : 100% Chardonnay

Vineyard Data :

Average Vine Age : 35 years

Soil Composition : Clay / Chalk / Limestone

Average Yield : 40 hl/ha

Harvest : Hand harvested

Winemaking :

Fermentation : Vessel Stainless steel vats

Maturation : 8-12 months

Description : The vineyards are spread throughout a number of villages in the Côte Chalonnaise, namely Montagny, Buxy, St.-Vallerin and Jully-les-Buxy. The high quality of the vines being a direct consequence of their limestone bedrock and admirably oriented slopes. The vineyard of « La Grande Roche » is quite high up on the hillsides, catching plenty of sunshine which aids the great concentration of flavours in the grapes.

Cellaring Potential : To keep for 2-3 years

Suggested Food Match : Asparagus, rabbit galantine, trout with almonds, sheep’s milk cheese

Serving temperature : Between 12 & 14°