Côte de Beaune Villages

Wine information: The Latour family have long been established in the Burgundy wine trade. They began as vinegrowers in the village of Aloxe-Corton as early as 1768 and went on to establish today's business, Maison Louis Latour, in 1797. Today they are one of the region's most famous names creating wines from their own 50 hectare domaine in the Côte d'Or and from grapes and wines purchased through the negociant arm of the business. The Côte de Beaune-Villages appellation is applied exclusively to red wines from 16 communes in the Côte de Beaune including Saint-Aubin, Pernand-Vergelesses and Auxey-Duresses. Maison Louis Latour carefully selects the wines which are the most representative of the appellation: lots of character, intense aromatics, and of course, a long finish.

Tasting Notes: Louis Latour Côte de Beaune Villages is a light brick red in colour with pronounced cherry aromas. The palate is fresh and balanced, with abundant red fruits and hints of menthol. Good length on the palate, a significant aromatic presence and balanced tannins. A very charming wine.

Reviews: "Less depth of colour than the rather vibrant and appealing Santenay tasted alongside. Nevertheless there is a bright youthfulness here. Rather more solid style on the nose, more like fraise des bois here, littered with cherry skins and blackcurrant leaf. A touch angular on the palate, rather spiky too, but the fruit quality is fresh and the presence of the wine in the mouth is lively and appealing. A good effort. 14.5-15/20 Chris Kissack (UK), The Wine Doctor

 
     

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